Newport in Jackson County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Jackson County First Court House
Erected 1936 by the Arkansas Centennial Comm. / Arkansas History Comm. (Marker Number G-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Arkansas Centennial Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 35° 36.258′ N, 91° 16.965′ W. Marker is in Newport, Arkansas, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Main Street, Newport AR 72112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. For all who serve past, present, and future (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newport High School War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Joe E. Lewis (approx. one mile away); This Monument is Dedicated to Those Who Served Our Country (approx. 2.1 miles away); In Honor of our Veterans (approx. 2.1 miles away); Shelling of Jacksonport (approx. 2.9 miles away); Welcome to Jacksonport State Park (approx. 2.9 miles away); Jackson County Courthouse (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Regarding Jackson County First Court House. The courthouse is a Late Victorian brick building, with a protruding three-story square tower. It was built in 1892, and is one of the state's oldest courthouses. It was apparently based in part on the Ouachita County courthouse (since demolished), but its architect is not known.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on April 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.