Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Wade Building
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
1. Wade Building Marker
1924 built by Victor Wade - print shop/Batesville Record that became Batesville Daily Guard; late 1940's - Sears store (city's first); variety of retail establishments follows. Vernacular-panel brick, raised brick parapet, nine-over-one sash windows (Craftsman influence).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 35° 46.215′ N, 91° 39.214′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. It is on East Main Street west of Broad Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 158 E 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, 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: Independence County First County Court House (a few steps from this marker); Independence County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Batesville Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); First Arkansas Methodist Conference (within shouting distance of this marker); Case Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hail Building
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Melba Theater (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
2. Wade Building Markers
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
3. Wade Building Secondary Marker
This plaque notes the building's placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
via NPS, unknown
4. Batesville Commercial Historic District
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for the district, which includes the Wade 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 230 times since then and 13 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.
