National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Arkansas facts for kids

Jackson County, Arkansas, is where these cool historic places are located!

Have you ever heard of the National Register of Historic Places? It's like a special list of important buildings, places, and objects in the United States that are worth protecting because of their history. In Jackson County, Arkansas, there are 15 amazing spots on this list! These places help us remember the past and learn about how people lived a long time ago. You can even see where some of them are on a map if you know their exact location!

A few other places were once on the list but aren't anymore. Let's explore the ones that are still there!

Awesome Historic Places in Jackson County

Arkansas Bank & Trust Company

This old bank building is located at 103 Walnut Street in Newport. It was added to the National Register in 1986. Banks are important because they help people manage their money and businesses. This building likely has a lot of stories from its past!

Empie-Van Dyke House

The Empie-Van Dyke House is a historic home at 403 Laurel in Newport. It became a registered historic place in 1977. Old houses like this can tell us a lot about how families lived and what styles were popular many years ago.

Erwin Auxiliary Army Airfield

This airfield is northeast of the junction of Highway 14 and County Road 917, near Newport. It was added to the list in 2008. This place was part of the "World War II Home Front Efforts in Arkansas." During World War II, many places across the country helped with the war effort, even far from the battlefields. This airfield probably played a role in training pilots or supporting military operations.

First Presbyterian Church

You can find the First Presbyterian Church at 4th and Main Streets in Newport. It was recognized as historic in 1982. Churches often have beautiful architecture and are important centers for communities, both in the past and today. This church was designed by a famous architect named Charles L. Thompson.

Gregg House

Another historic home, the Gregg House, is at 412 Pine Street in Newport. It was added to the list in 1982, just like the First Presbyterian Church. It was also designed by Charles L. Thompson. Imagine the families who lived here over the years!

Jackson County Courthouse

The Jackson County Courthouse is on Arkansas Highway 367 in Newport. It became a historic site in 1976. Courthouses are very important buildings where laws are made and justice is served. This building has seen many important decisions made for the county.

Jackson Guards Memorial

This special memorial is in Jacksonport State Park at the junction of Washington and Avenue Streets in Jacksonport. It was added to the list in 1996. This memorial honors the "Jackson Guards," likely a group of soldiers from the Civil War. It's a way to remember important historical events and the people involved.

Jacksonport State Park

Jacksonport State Park itself is a historic district, located between Dillard Street and the White River in Jacksonport. It was recognized in 1970. State parks often preserve natural beauty, but this one also protects a significant historical area. It's a great place to learn about history and enjoy nature!

Missouri-Pacific Depot-Newport

This old train station is northwest of the junction of Walnut and Front Streets in Newport. It became historic in 1992. Train depots were once bustling places where people traveled and goods were shipped. This depot was part of the "Historic Railroad Depots of Arkansas," showing how important trains were for connecting communities.

New Home School Building

The New Home School Building is on County Road 69 northwest of Swifton. It was added to the list in 1992. Old school buildings are fascinating because they show us how education has changed over time. Many people probably learned to read and write in this very building!

Newport American Legion Community Hut

This community hut is in Remmel Park, north of Remmel Avenue in Newport. It was recognized in 1992. Community huts or centers are places where people gather for events, meetings, and fun. This one likely served as an important hub for the community.

Newport Bridge

The Newport Bridge carries Arkansas Highway 367 over the White River in Newport. It was added to the list in 1990. Bridges are amazing feats of engineering that connect places and make travel possible. This bridge is part of the "Historic Bridges of Arkansas," showing its importance in transportation history.

Newport Junior & Senior High School

This school building is at 406 Wilkerson Drive in Newport. It became historic in 1982. Like the First Presbyterian Church and Gregg House, it was designed by Charles L. Thompson. Many students have walked these halls, learning and growing!

Tuckerman Water Tower

The Tuckerman Water Tower is at the southern end of Front Street in Tuckerman. It was added to the list in 2007. Water towers are important for providing water to towns. This one was built as part of the "New Deal Recovery Efforts in Arkansas," which were programs designed to help the country recover during the Great Depression.

Weldon Gin Company Historic District

This historic district is at the northeastern corner of the junction of Washington Street and Highway 17 in Weldon. It was recognized in 2008. A "gin" is a machine that separates cotton fibers from their seeds. This district tells us about the history of cotton farming and how important it was to the economy of Arkansas.

Places That Were Once Listed

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register. This can happen if they are changed too much, or if they are no longer standing. Here are a few places in Jackson County that were once on the list:

• Hickory Grove Church and School: This building was north of Jacksonport. It was listed in 1978 but removed in 2000.
• Jackson County Jail: Located at 503 3rd Street in Newport, this jail was listed in 1979 but removed in 2006.
• Phillips 66 Station: This old gas station was at the northern corner of W. 1st and Main Streets in Swifton. It was listed in 2000 but removed in 2014.
• Rock Island Depot-Weldon: This train station was on Highway 17 in Weldon. It was listed in 1992 but removed in 2012.

Images for kids

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  The Arkansas Bank & Trust Company building.

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  The historic Empie-Van Dyke House.

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  A view of the Erwin Auxiliary Army Airfield.

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  The First Presbyterian Church in Newport.

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  The Gregg House.

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  The Jackson County Courthouse.

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  The Jackson Guards Memorial.

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  A building at Jacksonport State Park.

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  The old Missouri-Pacific Depot in Newport.

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  The Newport American Legion Community Hut.

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  The Newport Bridge over the White River.

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  The Newport Junior & Senior High School building.

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  The Tuckerman Water Tower.

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  Part of the Weldon Gin Company Historic District.

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  The former Jackson County Jail.

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  The former Phillips 66 Station.