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

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This article is about the special places in Stone County, Arkansas that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a national list of important buildings, sites, and objects that are worth saving because of their history.

When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized for its historical or architectural importance to the United States. It helps protect these places and makes sure they can be enjoyed by future generations. In Stone County, Arkansas, there are 57 such places!

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation. It's part of a program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archaeological resources.

Being on the list means a place is important to the history of a community, state, or even the whole country. It could be an old house, a school, a bridge, or even a whole neighborhood. These places tell us stories about how people lived long ago and what was important to them.

Historic Buildings and Sites in Stone County

Stone County in Arkansas is home to many interesting historic places. These sites help us understand the past of this area, from early settlements to how communities grew.

Old Schools and Churches

Many buildings on the list are old schools and churches. These were often the most important buildings in a community, serving as places for learning, worship, and gathering.

  • The Alco School was built in 1938 and is a great example of a school from that time. It's located just north of Highway 66 in Alco.
  • The Bluff Springs Church and School is another example, located west of Onia. Places like this often served dual purposes, showing how communities worked together.
  • The Marcella Church & School on Highway 14 in Marcella also shows this tradition. These buildings were central to daily life.
  • The Turkey Creek School on Highway 9 in Turkey Creek was listed in 1985. It reminds us of how education was provided in rural areas.

Homes and Farms from the Past

Many historic homes and farm buildings are also on the list. These show us how families lived and worked in Stone County many years ago.

  • The Jessie Abernathy House near Marcella, listed in 1985, is one such home.
  • The John Bettis House in Pleasant Grove is another example of a historic home.
  • The Samuel Brown House near West Richwoods, built around 1845, gives us a glimpse into early pioneer life.
  • The William Dillard Homestead near the White River in Round Bottom shows a historic farm.
  • The Orvall Gammill Barn northwest of Big Springs is an example of an important farm building. Barns were essential for farming communities.

Community Hubs and Businesses

Some listings include buildings that were once busy centers for trade and community life.

  • Brewer's Mill on Highway 66 in Mountain View was an important place where grain was processed. Mills were vital for local economies.
  • The C.B. Case Motor Co. Building at 103 East Main Street in Mountain View shows an early business.
  • The Commercial Hotel at 100 West Washington Street in Mountain View was a place where travelers could stay.
  • The Farmers and Merchants Bank on Highway 66 in Mountain View was a key financial building.
  • The Lackey General Merchandise and Warehouse and the C.L. Smith & Son General Store, both on Highway 66 in Mountain View, were places where people bought everything they needed.
  • The Stegall General Store at 104 West Main Street in Mountain View also served the community.

Important Public Buildings

Public buildings that served the county are also recognized.

  • The Stone County Courthouse in Mountain View is a very important building. It's where local government decisions are made and records are kept. It was listed in 1976.
  • The Mountain View Waterworks is another public utility that was listed in 2006. It shows how communities developed essential services.

Unique Historic Districts and Sites

Sometimes, a whole area or a special natural site can be listed as a historic district or site.

  • The Mirror Lake Historic District in the Ozark National Forest is a special area. It was listed in 1995.
  • The Sugarloaf Fire Tower Historic District is another district in the Ozark National Forest. Fire towers were important for spotting forest fires.
  • The Fox Pictograph and Pictograph Cave near Mountain View are ancient sites with drawings on rocks. These sites are very old and tell us about the earliest people who lived in the area. Their exact locations are kept secret to protect them.

Historic Bridges

Bridges are also important parts of history, showing how people traveled and connected communities.

  • The North Sylamore Creek Bridge and the Sylamore Creek Bridge are examples of historic bridges in Stone County. They helped people cross rivers and creeks.

Former Listings

Some places that were once on the National Register of Historic Places are no longer listed. This can happen if a building is destroyed or if its historical importance changes over time.

  • The John L. Lancaster House and the Stone County Recorder Building were once listed but were removed from the register in 2014.

Images for kids

  • Jessie Abernathy House

    Jessie Abernathy House

  • Clarence Anderson Barn

    Clarence Anderson Barn

  • John Avey Barn

    John Avey Barn

  • John Bettis House

    John Bettis House

  • Bluff Springs Church and School

    Bluff Springs Church and School

  • Brewer's Mill 001

    Brewer's Mill

  • AB Brewer Building

    A.B. Brewer Building

  • John F. Brewer House 001

    John F. Brewer House

  • The original Sam Brown House as it would have appeared ca 1845

    Samuel Brown House

  • C. B. Case Motor Company Buillding 002

    C.B. Case Motor Co. Building

  • Clark-King House

    Clark-King House

  • Downtown Mountain View, AR 013

    Commercial Hotel

  • Henry Copeland House (all that remains)

    Henry Copeland House

  • Dew Drop Inn 001

    Dew Drop Inn

  • William Dillard Homestead

    William Dillard Homestead

  • Farmer's and Merchant's Bank 001

    Farmers and Merchants Bank

  • Zachariah Ford House

    Zachariah Ford House

  • Orvall Gammill Barn

    Orvall Gammill Barn

  • Walter Gray House

    Walter Gray House

  • Thomas E. Hess House

    Thomas E. Hess House

  • Lackey General Merchandise and Warehouse 001

    Lackey General Merchandise and Warehouse

  • George W. Lackey House 001

    George W. Lackey House

  • Fred Lancaster Barn

    Fred Lancaster Barn

  • Luber School

    Luber School

  • H.S. Mabry Barn

    H.S. Mabry Barn

  • Marcella Church & School

    Marcella Church & School

  • Owen Martin House

    Owen Martin House

  • Blanchard Springs Caverns 008

    Mirror Lake Historic District

  • Downtown Mountain View, AR 017

    Mountain View Waterworks

  • Newton Sutterfield Farmstead

    Newton Sutterfield Farmstead

  • Noricks Chapel School

    Noricks Chapel School

  • Pinky Pruitt Barn (all that remains)

    Pinky Pruitt Barn

  • Roasting Ear Creek church and school

    Roasting Ear Church and School

  • C. L. Smith and Son General Store 001

    C.L. Smith & Son General Store

  • Stegall General Store 001

    Stegall General Store

  • Stone County Courthouse Front

    Stone County Courthouse

  • Sylamore Creek Bridge

    Sylamore Creek Bridge

  • Turkey Creek school

    Turkey Creek School

  • West Richwoods Church & School

    West Richwoods Church & School

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