Johnson House and Mill | |
![]() Johnson Mill building adjacent to Johnson Mill Rd | |
Location in Arkansas | |
Location | 3906 Johnson Mill Blvd, Johnson, Arkansas |
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Coordinates | 36°8′14″N94°10′41″W / 36.13722°N 94.17806°W |
Area | 2.8 acres (1.1 ha) |
Built | 1867 |
NRHP reference No. | 76000473 [1] |
Added to NRHP | December 12, 1976 |
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