National Register of Historic Places listings in Sharp County, Arkansas facts for kids
This article is about the special places in Sharp County, Arkansas that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, areas, and other spots that are important because of their history, architecture, or what they mean to the local community.
When a place is added to the National Register, it means it's recognized as a significant part of America's past. It helps protect these places and makes people more aware of their value. In Sharp County, Arkansas, there are 28 places that have earned this special recognition.
What is the National Register of Historic Places?
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the United States government's historic places worth saving. It's like a hall of fame for buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts that are important to American history.
Why are places listed?
Places are listed for many reasons. They might be:
- Very old and show how people lived long ago.
- Beautiful examples of a certain type of building style.
- Connected to important events or famous people.
- Places where important discoveries or changes happened.
Being on the list helps people understand and appreciate the history around them. It also encourages communities to take care of these special spots for future generations.
Historic Places in Sharp County
Sharp County, Arkansas, has many interesting places on the National Register. These include old houses, a historic cemetery, a downtown area, and even a school building. Each one tells a part of the county's story.
Here are some of the places currently listed:
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 1 | Sherman and Merlene Bates House
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(#02001077)
| class="adr" | Junction of Dawson and Echo
36°18′54″N 91°28′30″W / 36.315°N 91.475°W
| class="note" | This historic house is located in Hardy.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 2 | Sherman Bates House
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(#98001515)
| class="adr" | Junction of U.S. Route 63 and Echo Ln.
36°18′55″N 91°28′30″W / 36.315278°N 91.475°W
| class="note" | Another historic home found in Hardy.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 3 | Fred Carter House
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(#98001510)
| class="adr" | School Ave., north of its junction with 4th St.
36°19′09″N 91°29′02″W / 36.319167°N 91.483889°W
| class="note" | A historic house in Hardy, recognized for its importance.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 4 | Coger House
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(#82002134)
| class="adr" | Main St.
36°04′16″N 91°37′11″W / 36.071111°N 91.619722°W
| class="note" | This house is a historic landmark in Evening Shade.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 5 | Crystal River Tourist Camp
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(#91000620)
| class="adr" | Junction of U.S. Route 167 and Cave St.
35°56′36″N 91°32′52″W / 35.943333°N 91.547778°W
| class="note" | A former tourist camp, showing how people traveled and stayed in the past.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 6 | Ernest Daugherty House
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(#98001513)
| class="adr" | 3rd St., west of its junction with Kelly Ave.
36°18′29″N 91°28′49″W / 36.308056°N 91.480278°W
| class="note" | Another significant house in Hardy.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 7 | Sam Davidson House
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(#82002135)
| class="adr" | Cammack St.
36°04′23″N 91°37′11″W / 36.073056°N 91.619722°W
| class="note" | This house adds to the historic charm of Evening Shade.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 8 | W.A. Edwards House
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(#82002136)
| class="adr" | Main St.
36°04′16″N 91°37′12″W / 36.071111°N 91.62°W
| class="note" | A historic residence located on Main Street in Evening Shade.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 9 | Fred Graham House
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(#99000157)
| class="adr" | U.S. Route 62, west of its junction with Springwood Rd.
36°18′53″N 91°28′27″W / 36.314722°N 91.474167°W
| class="note" | This house is a part of Hardy's historical landscape.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 10 | Hardy Cemetery Historic Section
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(#06000089)
| class="adr" | Bounded by Main St., Kelly St., Cope Ave., and the BNSF railroad line
36°19′02″N 91°28′44″W / 36.317222°N 91.478889°W
| class="note" | A special part of the Hardy Cemetery, recognized for its historical importance.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 11 | Hardy Downtown Historic District
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(#95001121)
| class="adr" | Roughly bounded by Kelly, Front, Church, and 3rd Sts.
36°18′58″N 91°28′56″W / 36.316111°N 91.482222°W
| class="note" | This district includes many historic buildings in the heart of Hardy.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 12 | Floyd Jackson House |
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(#98001516)
| class="adr" | Jackson St.
36°18′57″N 91°29′46″W / 36.315833°N 91.496111°W
| class="note" | A historic house in Hardy.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 13 | David L. King House
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(#02001076)
| class="adr" | 2nd and Kelly St.
36°18′58″N 91°28′46″W / 36.316111°N 91.479444°W
| class="note" | This house is a notable historic building in Hardy.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 14 | Little Springs Missionary Baptist Church |
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(#16000321)
| class="adr" | 4040 AR 58
36°04′32″N 91°28′33″W / 36.075559°N 91.475736°W
| class="note" | A historic church building in Poughkeepsie.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 15 | Esther Locke House
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(#98001509)
| class="adr" | Junction of Spring and 3rd Sts.
36°19′02″N 91°28′56″W / 36.317222°N 91.482222°W
| class="note" | This house is a part of Hardy's historic homes.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 16 | Web Long House and Motel
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(#98001512)
| class="adr" | U.S. Route 63, east of its junction with Springwood Rd.
36°18′53″N 91°28′22″W / 36.314722°N 91.472778°W
| class="note" | A historic house and motel, showing past travel and lodging styles.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 17 | John McCaleb House
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(#82002137)
| class="adr" | Main St.
36°04′14″N 91°37′34″W / 36.070556°N 91.626111°W
| class="note" | A historic house on Main Street in Evening Shade.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 18 | Poughkeepsie School Building
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(#92001198)
| class="adr" | Highway 58 south of County Road 137
36°04′22″N 91°28′00″W / 36.072778°N 91.466667°W
| class="note" | This old school building is a historic site in Poughkeepsie.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 19 | Charles W. Shaver House
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(#82002139)
| class="adr" | Court St.
36°04′22″N 91°37′15″W / 36.072778°N 91.620833°W
| class="note" | A historic house located on Court Street in Evening Shade.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 20 | John W. Shaver House
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(#82002140)
| class="adr" | Main St.
36°04′19″N 91°37′10″W / 36.071944°N 91.619444°W
| class="note" | Another historic Shaver house in Evening Shade.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 21 | William Shaver House
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(#98001511)
| class="adr" | School Ave., north of its junction with 4th St.
36°19′08″N 91°29′00″W / 36.318889°N 91.483333°W
| class="note" | This house is a historic part of Hardy's residential areas.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 22 | Silas Sherrill House
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(#98001514)
| class="adr" | Junction of 4th and Spring Sts.
36°19′05″N 91°28′56″W / 36.318056°N 91.482222°W
| class="note" | A historic house located at a key intersection in Hardy.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 23 | Stokes House
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(#82002141)
| class="adr" | Cammack St.
36°04′15″N 91°37′07″W / 36.070833°N 91.618611°W
| class="note" | This house is a historic landmark in Evening Shade.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 24 | Carrie Tucker House
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(#99000156)
| class="adr" | U.S. Routes 62/63, east of their junction with Echo Ln.
36°18′54″N 91°28′28″W / 36.315°N 91.474444°W
| class="note" | A historic house located near important routes in Hardy.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 25 | Thomas Walker House
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(#04001490)
| class="adr" | 201 N. Spring St.
36°18′52″N 91°28′57″W / 36.314444°N 91.4825°W
| class="note" | This house is a significant historic building in Hardy.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 26 | Lee Weaver House
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(#98001508)
| class="adr" | Junction of Main and Cope Sts.
36°18′59″N 91°28′44″W / 36.316389°N 91.478889°W
| class="note" | A historic house located at a junction in Hardy.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 27 | Williford Methodist Church
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(#92001629)
| class="adr" | Northwest of the junction of Ferguson and Hail Sts.
36°15′10″N 91°21′34″W / 36.252778°N 91.359444°W
| class="note" | This historic church building is located in Williford.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 28 | Woodland Courts
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(#92001634)
| class="adr" | Northwest of the junction of Dawson and Old CC Rds.
36°18′56″N 91°28′26″W / 36.315556°N 91.473889°W
| class="note" | A historic set of courts, showing older styles of lodging. |}
