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

Location of Pike County in Arkansas

Welcome to Pike County, Arkansas! This page is all about special places here that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a national honor roll for buildings, parks, and other spots that are important to American history and culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its unique story and is protected so future generations can enjoy it too.

In Pike County, there are 9 amazing places that have earned a spot on this important list. Let's explore some of them!

Historic Places in Pike County

Conway Hotel: A Glimpse into the Past

The Conway Hotel, located at 108 Courthouse Square in Murfreesboro, is a historic building that was added to the National Register on March 6, 1986. Imagine what it was like for travelers staying here many years ago!

Crater of Diamonds State Park: Dig for Treasure!

People digging for diamonds at the park

Just southeast of Murfreesboro is the famous Crater of Diamonds State Park. This unique park was added to the National Register on June 18, 1973. It's one of the only places in the world where the public can dig for real diamonds and keep what they find! How cool is that?

Glenwood Iron Mountain Railroad Depot: A Stop on the Tracks

The Glenwood Iron Mountain Railroad Depot, found west of the junction of a Union Pacific Railroad line and U.S. Route 70 in Glenwood, joined the list on June 28, 1996. Train depots like this were once busy hubs where people traveled and goods were shipped.

Jones General Store and Esso Station: A Roadside Stop

On Highway 84 West in Langley, you'll find the Jones General Store and Esso Station. This historic spot was added on June 13, 2000. It reminds us of a time when general stores were the heart of small communities and gas stations looked very different!

Murfreesboro Cities Service Station: Filling Up History

Another interesting place in Murfreesboro is the Murfreesboro Cities Service Station, located on the northeastern side of the town square. It became a historic site on May 19, 2003. This old gas station shows us how cars and travel have changed over the years.

Pike County Courthouse: The Heart of the County

The historic Pike County Courthouse

The Pike County Courthouse, also on Courthouse Square in Murfreesboro, was added to the National Register on October 16, 1986. Courthouses are often important historical buildings where many local decisions and events have taken place over the decades.

Rosenwald School: Learning from the Past

The Rosenwald School on Highway 26 in Delight joined the list on September 17, 1990. Rosenwald Schools were special schools built in the early 20th century to provide education for African American children in the rural South. They represent an important part of American educational history.

Self Creek Bridge: Crossing Over Time

The Self Creek Bridge, which carries U.S. Route 70 across Self Creek and Lake Greeson near Daisy, was recognized on June 9, 2000. Bridges are not just ways to get from one side to another; some, like this one, are also important pieces of engineering history.

Shelton-Lockeby House: A Historic Home

The Shelton-Lockeby House on Springhill Church Road in Murfreesboro was added to the National Register on September 28, 2005. Historic homes like this one give us a peek into how people lived in the past and the architectural styles of different eras.

Images for kids

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  The Conway Hotel in Murfreesboro

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  The old Glenwood Iron Mountain Railroad Depot

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  The historic Jones General Store and Esso Station

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  The Murfreesboro Cities Service Station

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  The Rosenwald School in Delight

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  The Self Creek Bridge

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  The Shelton-Lockeby House