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

Location of Saline County in Arkansas

Have you ever wondered about old buildings and places that are super important to history? In Saline County, Arkansas, there's a special list of these places called the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a hall of fame for historic buildings, areas, and sites across the United States.

This list helps protect places that tell us stories about the past. It includes buildings, bridges, and even old Native American sites. In Saline County, there are 21 places currently on this list. One other place was once listed but has since been removed. You can even see where these places are on a map if their exact location is shared!

Cool Historic Places in Saline County

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Benton Commercial Historic District		July 24, 2008 (#08000706)	Portions of the 100 and 200 blocks of N. Main, N. Market, N. East, W. South, and Sevier Sts. 34°33′52″N 92°35′13″W / 34.564444°N 92.586944°W / 34.564444; -92.586944 (Benton Commercial Historic District)	Benton	This area in downtown Benton shows what the city looked like when it was growing. It includes many old shops and buildings that were important for business.
2	Dr. T.E. Buffington House		October 1, 2014 (#14000250)	312 W. South St. 34°33′49″N 92°35′22″W / 34.5635°N 92.5894°W / 34.5635; -92.5894 (Dr. T.E. Buffington House)	Benton	This house belonged to Dr. T.E. Buffington, an important person in Benton's history. It's a great example of early 20th-century home design.
3	J.W. and Ann Lowe Clary House		February 19, 1993 (#93000053)	305 N. East St. 34°33′56″N 92°35′06″W / 34.565556°N 92.585°W / 34.565556; -92.585 (J.W. and Ann Lowe Clary House)	Benton
4	Gann Row Historic District		February 5, 1999 (#99000106)	Bounded by Pine, Market, Maple and S. Main Sts. 34°33′35″N 92°35′15″W / 34.559722°N 92.5875°W / 34.559722; -92.5875 (Gann Row Historic District)	Benton	This district has thirteen homes built in the "Craftsman" or "Folk Victorian" styles. These were popular types of homes for middle-class families.
5	Gann Building		October 21, 1975 (#75000415)	218 S. Market St. 34°33′41″N 92°35′16″W / 34.561389°N 92.587778°W / 34.561389; -92.587778 (Gann Building)	Benton
6	Gann House		January 2, 1976 (#76000464)	224 S. Market St. 34°33′42″N 92°35′16″W / 34.561619°N 92.587842°W / 34.561619; -92.587842 (Gann House)	Benton	This house is now the Gann Museum of Saline County. It helps people learn about the area's history.
7	Hester-Lenz House		February 11, 2004 (#04000002)	905 Highway 5, N. 34°36′18″N 92°32′42″W / 34.605°N 92.545°W / 34.605; -92.545 (Hester-Lenz House)	Benton
8	Hughes Mound Site (3SA11)		October 10, 1985 (#85003134)	Address Restricted	Benton	This site is an important archaeological location. It helps us understand the ancient people who lived in this area long ago. Its exact location is kept secret to protect it.
9	Andrew Hunter House		December 12, 1976 (#76000466)	West of Bryant on Highway 5 34°37′37″N 92°29′53″W / 34.626944°N 92.498056°W / 34.626944; -92.498056 (Andrew Hunter House)	Bryant	Also known as Hunter-Dearborn House. This historic home is a good example of older architecture in the Bryant area.
10	Charles "Bullet" Dean Hyten House		September 24, 2012 (#12000804)	211 Main St. 34°33′44″N 92°35′13″W / 34.562255°N 92.586928°W / 34.562255; -92.586928 (Charles "Bullet" Dean Hyten House)	Benton	This was the home of Charles "Bullet" Dean Hyten. He was an artist famous for creating Niloak Art Pottery, a special type of pottery made in Arkansas.
11	Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building		May 26, 2004 (#04000509)	123-125 N. Market 34°33′58″N 92°35′16″W / 34.566111°N 92.587778°W / 34.566111; -92.587778 (Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building)	Benton	This building was used by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a friendly society that helped people in the community.
12	Old Benton-Sardis Road Bridge		January 24, 2007 (#06001274)	North of Highway 183, approximately 1.25 miles (2.01 km) east of Pine Haven Rd. 34°33′39″N 92°30′11″W / 34.560833°N 92.503056°W / 34.560833; -92.503056 (Old Benton-Sardis Road Bridge)	Bauxite	This old bridge is part of a group of historic bridges in Arkansas. It shows how people used to build bridges for travel and trade.
13	Old River Bridge		September 15, 1977 (#77000277)	Southwest of Benton at River Rd. and the Saline River 34°32′26″N 92°36′25″W / 34.540556°N 92.606944°W / 34.540556; -92.606944 (Old River Bridge)	Benton	This bridge crosses the Saline River and has been an important crossing point for many years.
14	Pleasant Hill Methodist Church		June 5, 1991 (#91000684)	Junction of Lawson and Lake Norrell Rds. 34°41′47″N 92°36′56″W / 34.696389°N 92.615556°W / 34.696389; -92.615556 (Pleasant Hill Methodist Church)	Pleasant Hill	This church has been a center for the community in Pleasant Hill for a long time.
15	Royal Theatre		September 27, 2003 (#03000955)	111 S. Market St. 34°43′47″N 92°35′18″W / 34.729722°N 92.588333°W / 34.729722; -92.588333 (Royal Theatre)	Benton	The Royal Theatre was a popular place for entertainment in Benton. It reminds us of how people used to go to the movies or see live shows.
16	Rucker House		June 16, 1988 (#88000744)	Benton and School Sts. 34°33′21″N 92°30′37″W / 34.555833°N 92.510278°W / 34.555833; -92.510278 (Rucker House)	Bauxite
17	Saline County Courthouse		November 22, 1976 (#76000465)	Courthouse Sq. 34°33′53″N 92°35′15″W / 34.564722°N 92.5875°W / 34.564722; -92.5875 (Saline County Courthouse)	Benton	This building is where the county's government business happens. It's an important landmark in Benton.
18	Shoppach House		October 10, 1975 (#75000416)	508 N. Main St. 34°34′09″N 92°35′23″W / 34.569167°N 92.589722°W / 34.569167; -92.589722 (Shoppach House)	Benton
19	Dr. James Wyatt Walton House		December 22, 1977 (#77000276)	301 W. Sevier 34°33′52″N 92°35′24″W / 34.564444°N 92.59°W / 34.564444; -92.59 (Dr. James Wyatt Walton House)	Benton

Places No Longer on the List

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the National Register. This can happen for different reasons, like if the building is changed too much or if it's no longer there. Here are a few places in Saline County that were once on the list:

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Date removed	Location	City or town	Summary
1	Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot		June 11, 1992 (#92000602)	September 17, 1999	Adjacent to jct. of S. East and E. Hazel Sts.	Benton	This old train station in Benton was once a busy place for travelers and goods. It was removed from the list in 1999.
2	North Fork Saline River Bridge		May 26, 1995 (#95000642)	September 23, 2011	Highway 9 over the Saline River 34°46′47″N 92°45′28″W / 34.7797°N 92.7578°W / 34.7797; -92.7578 (North Fork Saline River Bridge)	Paron	This bridge over the Saline River was part of the historic bridges of Arkansas. It was delisted in 2011.
3	Saline River Bridge		April 9, 1990 (#90000529)	January 14, 2002	County Highway 365, over the Saline River	Benton	Another bridge over the Saline River that was once recognized for its historical value. It was removed from the list in 2002.