National Register of Historic Places listings in Yell County, Arkansas facts for kids
This article is about the cool historic places in Yell County, Arkansas that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. When a place is on this list, it means it's worth protecting and remembering for future generations. Yell County has many such amazing places!
There are 30 historic places and areas in Yell County that are currently on this list. Three other places used to be on the list but are not anymore.
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Cool Historic Places in Yell County
Many different types of places are listed on the National Register. They include old houses, churches, bridges, and even parts of state parks. Each one tells a unique story about the past.
Historic Buildings and Homes
Yell County is home to several old buildings and houses that have been preserved. These structures show us how people lived and worked many years ago.
Thomas James Cotton House
The Thomas James Cotton House is located at 405 South 3rd Street in Dardanelle. It was added to the list in 2001. This house is a great example of the architecture from its time.
First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle is found at the corner of 2nd and Quay Streets. It became a historic listing in 1987. Churches often have beautiful designs and tell us about the community's history.
Kimball House
Another interesting home is the Kimball House at 713 North Front Street in Dardanelle. It was listed in 1982. Imagine living in a house that has been around for so long!
Steamboat House
The Steamboat House at 601 North Front Street in Dardanelle was added to the list way back in 1975. Its name might make you wonder about its connection to steamboats!
Yell County Courthouse
The Yell County Courthouse is a very important building. It's located at 209 Union Street in Dardanelle and was listed in 1992. Courthouses are often central to a county's history and government.
Historic Districts and Areas
Sometimes, not just one building, but a whole area or group of buildings is considered historic. These are called historic districts.
Dardanelle Commercial Historic District
The Dardanelle Commercial Historic District includes several streets like Front, Oak, 2nd, and Pine Streets in Dardanelle. This area was listed in 2009. It shows what the main business part of Dardanelle looked like long ago.
Mt. Nebo State Park Cabins Historic District
Mount Nebo State Park has a special Cabins Historic District. It includes several cabins built a long time ago. These cabins were listed in 2016 and show how people used to enjoy nature and stay in the park.
Spring Lake Recreation Area Historic District
The Spring Lake Recreation Area Historic District is found in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest near Stafford. This area was listed in 1995. It's a great example of how parks were designed for fun and relaxation in the past.
Bridges and Other Structures
Old bridges and other structures are also important parts of history. They show us how people traveled and built things in the past.
Petit Jean River Bridge
The Petit Jean River Bridge is on County Road 49 over the Petit Jean River near Ola. It was listed in 2010. This bridge helped people cross the river for many years.
Ward's Crossing Bridge
The Ward's Crossing Bridge is on County Road 8 near Plainview. It was listed in 2008. This bridge is a special type called a "camelback through truss" bridge, which is a cool design!
Other Notable Listings
There are many other interesting places on the list, including cemeteries and even an old powder magazine.
Brearley Cemetery Historic Section
The Brearley Cemetery Historic Section is located near Highway 27 and Highway 22 in Dardanelle. It was listed in 2007. Cemeteries can tell us a lot about the people who lived in an area long ago.
CCC Company 749 Powder Magazine
The CCC Company 749 Powder Magazine is north of Forest Service Road 4128 near Briggsville. It was listed in 2007. This building was used to store gunpowder by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a group that worked on public projects during the Great Depression.
Dardanelle Confederate Monument
The Dardanelle Confederate Monument is on the courthouse lawn in Dardanelle. It was listed in 1996. Monuments like this help us remember important historical events and people.
Former Listings
Sometimes, a place might be removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen if the building is changed too much, or if it's no longer there.
Achmun Creek Bridge
The Achmun Creek Bridge near Ola was listed in 1990 but was removed in 1999. This happened because the bridge was replaced in 1989.
Mickles Bridge
The Mickles Bridge over the Petit Jean River near Mickles was listed in 2007 but removed in 2014.
