Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Independence County Courthouse

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

1. Independence County Courthouse Marker

Inscription.
This site has been the location of three Independence County courthouses. The first, built in 1857, was destroyed by fire in the 1880's and replaced by a Gothic style structure. Batesville's finest example of Art Deco style building construction, this courthouse was constructed in 1940 by Works Progress Administration and has a Batesville marble exterior. It continues to serve the citizens of Independence County as the seat of government.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 35° 46.218′ N, 91° 39.196′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Broad Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 192 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. Independence County First County Court House (a few steps from this marker); Independence Bell (a few steps from this marker); Batesville Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Wade Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Arkansas Methodist Conference (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Hail Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Case Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barnett Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Batesville.

Also see . . . Independence County Courthouse. The current courthouse constructed with WPA funding is three stories in height with two-thirds of the first floor below grade. (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.)

Independence County Courthouse Secondary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

2. Independence County Courthouse Secondary Marker

This plaque notes the courthouse's placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

Independence County Courthouse and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

3. Independence County Courthouse and Markers

1892 Independence County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Keith Vincent, courthousehistory.com

4. 1892 Independence County Courthouse

The courthouse architect was Thomas Harding II and the contractor was Frank Joblin. It was destroyed in a 1939 fire.

Batesville Commercial Historic District image. Click for more information.

via NPS, unknown

5. Batesville Commercial Historic District

National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for the district, which includes the courthouse 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 156 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 5. submitted on April 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.