Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Charles R. Handford House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
1. Charles R. Handford House Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 35° 46.289′ N, 91° 38.825′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. It is on East Boswell Street east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 658 E Boswell St, Batesville AR 72501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Arkansas’ Ozark Plateau. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arkansas College (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Building, Arkansas College (about 500 feet away); Peed-Ball House (about 800 feet away); Arkansas Methodist Conference (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafferty Memorial Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Batesville During the Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Independence County Office and Library (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Batesville.
Regarding Charles R. Handford House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
Builtin 1888 by Charles Robertson Handford (1842-1911),the house at 658 East Boswell Street in Batesville is the mirror image of the house directly across the street. The house at 659 East Boswell was constructed at the same time by C.R. Handford's younger brother, James Stanley. As twin houses the two are unique in Batesville.
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The Handford brothers were prominent members of the business community in late 19th century Batesville. Their principle business was lumber, but they were also involved in a stone quarry, lime manufacture, wholesale groceries, and banking. Each of the twin houses on Boswell Street reflects the lifestyle of a successful businessman in late nineteenth century northeast Arkansas.
Also see . . .
1. Charles Robertson Handford House (PDF). National Register nomination submitted for the house, which was listed in 1975. (National Archives) (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. James Stanley Handford House (PDF). National Register nomination for the nearly identical house built by Charles' younger brother, which was also listed in 1975. (National Archives) (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
2. Additional plaques
(Top to bottom) Batesville Preservation Association, Honor Award; National Register of Historic Places; Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas, Excellence in preservation through restoration award, 1995, Handford-Terry House; National Trust for Historic Preservation, Great American Home Award Winner, 1997.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
3. Charles R. Handford House and Markers
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
4. James S. Handford House
Charles' younger brother built this house across the street at the same time.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
