Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Case Building
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
1. Case Building Marker
Built in 1877 in the brick commercial craftsman style with segmental arched windows and pressed tin lintel caps, this building originally housed the Boggs Grocery Store. However, it was best remembered as the home of the Menard Grocery, owned and operated for decades by W.B. "Chubby" Menard. For years it also hosted a barroom in the basement. More recently, it was known to local residents as Clark's Army-Navy Surplus. The building is still owned by Chubby's descendants.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 35° 46.207′ N, 91° 39.254′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Central Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Main St, Batesville AR 72501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rutherford Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Miniken Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Wade Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence County First County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence County Courthouse
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Also see . . . Case Building. This structure is the oldest surviving commercial building in Batesville, and its contractor was Sarah Case. (Cyrus A. Sutherland with Gregory Herman, Claudia Shannon, Jean Sizemore Jeannie M. Whayne and Contributors, Society of Architectural Historians, SAH Archipedia) (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
2. Case Building Marker
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3. Batesville Commercial Historic District
National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes the Case Building and was listed in 1982.
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on April 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
