National Register of Historic Places listings in Sevier County, Arkansas facts for kids
This article is about special places in Sevier County, Arkansas, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These places are important because they tell us about the history of the area!
The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list of buildings, sites, and objects in the United States that are important to history. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its historical, architectural, or archaeological value. It helps protect these places so future generations can learn from them.
In Sevier County, Arkansas, there are currently 16 places on this important list. Two other places were once on the list but have since been removed. Let's explore some of these cool historic spots!
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Historic Places You Can Visit
De Queen's Historic Buildings
De Queen is a town in Sevier County with several interesting historic buildings.
Bishop Brookes House
The Bishop Brookes House is located at 407 North 6th Street. It was added to the National Register on November 18, 1999. This house is a great example of the architecture from its time.
DeQueen & Eastern Railroad Machine Shop
The DeQueen & Eastern Railroad Machine Shop is found at the northwestern edge of the De Queen and Eastern railroad yard, close to Highway 329. It joined the list on June 20, 1996. This machine shop is part of a bigger group of historic sites related to railroads in Southwest Arkansas. It shows how important railroads were for transportation and business long ago.
DeQueen Commercial Historic District
The DeQueen Commercial Historic District is a whole area in De Queen that's considered historic! It includes streets like West DeQueen Avenue, North 2nd Street, West Stilwell Avenue, and North 4th Avenue. This district was added on January 26, 2012. It's a place where you can see many old shops and buildings that tell the story of how the town grew.
First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church in De Queen is located at the corner of Vandervoort and North 5th Streets. It became a historic site on December 1, 1994. Churches often have beautiful architecture and stories about the community that built them.
Hayes Hardware Store
The Hayes Hardware Store at 314 DeQueen Street was added to the list on December 3, 1980. Old hardware stores are fascinating because they show us what people bought and how businesses operated in the past.
Otis Theodore and Effiegene Locke Wingo House
The Otis Theodore and Effiegene Locke Wingo House is at 510 West De Queen Avenue. It was listed on June 1, 2004. This house is named after important people, and often, these homes have unique designs or stories about the families who lived there.
Historic Spots in Lockesburg
Lockesburg also has its share of historic places.
First United Methodist Church
The First United Methodist Church in Lockesburg is east of the junction of 2nd Street and 5th Avenue. It was added to the list on May 19, 1994. Like other historic churches, it's a landmark for the community.
Little Cossatot River Bridge
The Little Cossatot River Bridge is on County Road 139H, crossing the Little Cossatot River. This bridge was listed on April 6, 1990. It's part of the "Historic Bridges of Arkansas" group, showing how important old bridges are to understanding transportation history.
Lockesburg Waterworks
The Lockesburg Waterworks is at the junction of Hickory and Azalea Streets. It joined the list on September 20, 2007. This site is part of the "New Deal Recovery Efforts in Arkansas," which means it was built during a time when the government created projects to help the country recover from tough economic times.
Gillham's Historic Sites
Gillham has a couple of interesting historic places too.
Gillham City Jail
The Gillham City Jail is about 325 feet southeast of Hornberg Avenue and Front Street. It was added to the list on January 27, 2012. Old jails can tell us a lot about law and order in the past.
Goff and Gamble Merchandise Store
The Goff and Gamble Merchandise Store is one block north of the Kansas City Southern railroad tracks in the center of Gillham. It became a historic site on June 20, 1996. This store is another example of the "Railroad Era Resources of Southwest Arkansas," showing how businesses grew around the railroads.
Other Notable Historic Places
Hale Creek Bridge
The Hale Creek Bridge is on County Road 271 near Red Wing. It was listed on May 26, 2004, and is also part of the "Historic Bridges of Arkansas" group.
King Schoolhouse
The King Schoolhouse is about one mile east of U.S. Highway 71 near central King. It was added to the list on June 20, 1996. This schoolhouse is another part of the "Railroad Era Resources of Southwest Arkansas," showing how communities and schools developed alongside the railroads.
Oak Grove Rosenwald School
The Oak Grove Rosenwald School is on Oak Grove Road. It was listed on May 26, 2004. Rosenwald Schools were special schools built for African American children in the early 20th century, often with help from Julius Rosenwald, who was the head of Sears, Roebuck and Company. These schools are very important for understanding education history.
Old US 71-Little River Approach
The Old US 71-Little River Approach is on Ashley Camp Road, from the north bank of the Little River to south of the old U.S. Highway 71 and Highway 27, near Ben Lomond. It was added on May 26, 2004. This site is part of the "Arkansas Highway History and Architecture" group, showing how roads and travel have changed over time.
Images for kids
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Bishop Brookes House
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DeQueen & Eastern Railroad Machine Shop
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DeQueen Commercial Historic District
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First Presbyterian Church (DeQueen)
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First United Methodist Church (Lockesburg)
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Gillham City Jail
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Goff and Gamble Merchandise Store
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Hale Creek Bridge
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Hayes Hardware Store
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King Schoolhouse
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Little Cossatot River Bridge
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Lockesburg Waterworks
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Oak Grove Rosenwald School
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Old US 71-Little River Approach
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Otis Theodore and Effiegene Locke Wingo House
