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
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. It 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.
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 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
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Melba Theater (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
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.)
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.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023
3. Independence County Courthouse and Markers
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.
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 617 times since then and 47 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.
