New Edinburg in Cleveland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
New Edinburg Commercial Historic District
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 5, 2021
1. New Edinburg Commercial Historic District Marker
Inscription.
New Edinburg Commercial Historic District. . The New Edinburg Commercial Historic District, located along the north and south sides of Highway 8, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 2001 as a representative collection of Craftsman style architecture reflecting the history of commerce in a small rural community from the 1890s to the 1940s. Eleven buildings comprise the district: the New Edinburg Hotel built in 1879 by Tom Clements and now a private home, Stewart Cash Store, Hamaker-Hearnsberger Store, Cathey Café and Barbershop, Parham Store, Parrot Grocery Store, Lash Store, Haskins Blacksmith Shop, Frey Store, Smith Service Garage, and one non-commercial building-the Gill Residence.
Settlement in this area began in the mid-1830s, when John Harvie Marks II purchased over 5000 acres of land. William Walker then built one of the first public buildings, the Free House Church, in 1838. Cleveland County's oldest Masonic lodge, Huey Lodge No. 78, opened its doors in 1854 and remains an active chapter. The town of New Edinburg drew attention during the Civil War when the Battle of Marks' Mills occurred nearby in 1864. In 1882 New Edinburg became connected to the “Cotton Belt" railroad and the town prospered. However, drought in 1929 and the Great Depression slowed development. The historic commercial district continues to be a reminder of a bygone era.
The New Edinburg Commercial Historic District,
located along the north and south sides of Highway 8,
was added to the National Register of Historic Places
on September 4, 2001 as a representative collection
of Craftsman style architecture reflecting the
history of commerce in a small rural community
from the 1890s to the 1940s. Eleven buildings comprise
the district: the New Edinburg Hotel built in 1879
by Tom Clements and now a private home, Stewart
Cash Store, Hamaker-Hearnsberger Store, Cathey
Café & Barbershop, Parham Store, Parrot Grocery
Store, Lash Store, Haskins Blacksmith Shop, Frey
Store, Smith Service Garage, and one non-commercial
building-the Gill Residence.
Settlement in this area began in the mid-1830s, when
John Harvie Marks II purchased over 5000 acres of
land. William Walker then built one of the first public
buildings, the Free House Church, in 1838. Cleveland
County's oldest Masonic lodge, Huey Lodge No. 78,
opened its doors in 1854 and remains an active
chapter. The town of New Edinburg drew attention
during the Civil War when the Battle of Marks' Mills
occurred nearby in 1864. In 1882 New Edinburg
became connected to the “Cotton Belt" railroad and
the town prospered. However, drought in 1929 and
the Great Depression slowed development.
The historic commercial district continues
to
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be a reminder of a bygone era.
Erected 2020 by Re-New-Ing Edinburg. (Marker Number 12.)
Location. 33° 45.497′ N, 92° 14.402′ W. Marker is in New Edinburg, Arkansas, in Cleveland County. Marker is on Arkansas Route 8 north of Banks Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6460 AR-8, New Edinburg AR 71660, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. New Edinburg Commercial Historic District Marker (reverse)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 5, 2021
3. View of marker looking North on AR-8.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 5, 2021
4. Buildings next to marker showing the Craftsman style of construction.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.