Clinton Commercial Historic District (Clinton, Arkansas)

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Clinton Commercial Historic District
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LocationRoughly bounded by Town Branch Creek and by US 65B, Clinton, Arkansas
Coordinates 35°35′43″N92°27′31″W / 35.59528°N 92.45861°W / 35.59528; -92.45861 Coordinates: 35°35′43″N92°27′31″W / 35.59528°N 92.45861°W / 35.59528; -92.45861
Area45 acres (18 ha)
Built1903 (1903)
Built byMultiple, including Claud Horton, Sam Willock, Art Holloway, Sherman Ward, Cecil Jones, John Lane
Architectural styleTudor Revival, Bungalow/craftsman
NRHP reference No. 06000410 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 15, 2006

The Clinton Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic commercial center of Clinton, Arkansas. It encompasses a roughly triangular area, bounded by Main Street, Moss Street, and United States Route 65B, extending northwest along 65B as far as Oak Street. This area's development began in the mid-19th century, but most of its buildings date from the first half of the 20th century, representing a diversity of architectural styles popular in that time period. Notable buildings in the district include the Van Buren County Courthouse and the Walter Patterson Filling Station. [2]

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Clinton Commercial Historic District". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2016-03-29.