Ederington House

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Ederington House
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Location326 S. Main St., Warren, Arkansas
Coordinates 33°36′37″N92°3′52″W / 33.61028°N 92.06444°W / 33.61028; -92.06444 Coordinates: 33°36′37″N92°3′52″W / 33.61028°N 92.06444°W / 33.61028; -92.06444
Arealess than one acre
Built1926 (1926)
ArchitectH. Ray Burks
Architectural styleTudor Revival, Arts & Crafts
NRHP reference No. 84000660 [1]
Added to NRHPJune 21, 1984

The Ederington House, known locally as the "E" House for the decorations on its fences, is a historic house at 326 South Main Street in Warren, Arkansas. It was built in 1926-27 for Louis Ederington, a local shopowner. It was designed by H. Ray Burks, an architect of some local reputation whose other designs include the Blankinship Motor Company Building and the Drew County Courthouse. This house is one of a few definitely attributed to Burks, and is set on imposing grounds in central Warren. The house is built primarily of red brick, with stucco gable ends and cast stone trim details. The property is lined on two sides by a concrete fencing with iron gates. The posts flanking the driveway and lining the fence are topped by large bronze "E"s. [2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. [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 Ederington House" (PDF). Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2014-01-03.