Pettaway in Little Rock in Pulaski County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
The Chisum House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022
1. The Chisum House Marker
The Chisum House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1894
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 34° 44.116′ N, 92° 16.234′ W. Marker is in Little Rock, Arkansas, in Pulaski County. It is in Pettaway. Marker is at the intersection of Cumberland Street and East Daisy L Gatson Bates Drive, on the right when traveling south on Cumberland Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1320 Cumberland St, Little Rock AR 72202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Angelo Marre House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rozelle-Murphy House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William L. Terry House (about 500 feet away); Lincoln Building (about 800 feet away); Winfield Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Thurston House (approx. ¼ mile away); Clara McDiarmid (approx. 0.3 miles away); McDiarmid House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Rock.
Regarding The Chisum House. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:
Jason Sowell, who built the house,came from a family who had already been leaders in social life in Little Rock for many years; the family had been one of Little Rock's earliest families. Jason Sowell's daughter married into the Chisum family, who were also among the favored social class in Little Rock and were to remain so for many years. …
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In 1894 Jason Sowell built a house for himself, his daughter, and her husband at 1320 Cumberland Street in Little Rock. In 1894 Cumberland Street was considered the “elite” section of town, and residence in the area symbolized social and/or financial success.
Also see . . . Chisum House (PDF). National Register nomination for the house, which was listed in 1975. (National Archives) (Submitted on November 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022
2. The Chisum House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
