Downtown Bentonville in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Craig-Bryan House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
1. Craig-Bryan House Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1875
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 36° 22.329′ N, 94° 12.74′ W. Marker is in Bentonville, Arkansas, in Benton County. It is in Downtown Bentonville. Marker is on West Central Avenue (Arkansas Route 72) 0.1 miles east of Southwest D Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 W Central Ave, Bentonville AR 72712, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eagle Hotel (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meteor Theatre (about 700 feet away); Benton County National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benton County Hardware (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peoples Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Terry Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Walton's 5 &10 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bentonville's Early History (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bentonville.
Regarding Craig-Bryan House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
The Craig-Bryan House was built in 1875 by the James Toliver Craig, whose family was amongthe earliest settlers of the city. The Bryan family acquired the property in the 1890's and occupied it for more than seven decades. The house is significant as a distinctive member of the group of Italianate brick houses which were constructed in Bentonville in the 1870's and 1880's.
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Note: Mr. Craig's middle name was Terrill.
Also see . . .
1. Craig-Bryan House (PDF). National Register nomination for the house, which was listed in 1988. (National Archives) (Submitted on June 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. 307 W. Central - Craig/Bryan House. Vintage Bentonville website entry:
Mr. Craig was one of the early settlers in Bentonville, and this was the first two-story home to be built in town. (Vintage Bentonville) (Submitted on June 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
3. Craig, James T. Vintage Bentonville website entry:
James T. Craig was born in Rhea County, Tennessee, on Dec 22, 1818, and he was one the oldest and most respected citizens in Bentonville. (Submitted on June 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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2. James T. Craig
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
3. Craig-Bryan House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 3, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
