Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Rutherford Hall
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
1. Rutherford Hall Marker
1872 built as Archer Mercantile on ground floor and a saloon on the second; 1888 altered to include present arched windows (renamed Rutherford Hall); housed a brothel, Ford Motor dealership (Model T's stored on second floor); 1988 refurbished by Herman Lee, architect, for offices. Sandstone, scored-stucco facade, semi-circular fanlight above center door.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 35° 46.186′ N, 91° 39.267′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and South Central Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 W Main 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miniken Store (a few steps from this marker); Case Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wade Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Independence County First County Court House (about 400 feet away); Independence County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Batesville Confederate Monument (about 500 feet away); Independence Bell (about 500 feet away); First Arkansas Methodist Conference (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Batesville.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Melba Theater (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
2. Rutherford Hall
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
3. Rutherford Hall Secondary Marker
This plaque notes the building's placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
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4. Batesville Commercial Historic District
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for the district, which includes Rutherford Hall 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 220 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on April 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
