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First United Methodist Church, Rogers, Arkansas image, Touch for more information
By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2016
First United Methodist Church, Rogers, Arkansas
201 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — First United Methodist ChurchA.O. Clarke, Architect — Built 1908 —
On Elm Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Elm Street.
This building is a pinnacle of A.O. Clarke's interweaving use of limestone and brick, Romanesque arches, and stained glass window detail. In 1996, the historic sanctuary was renovated and is one of the highlights of the church. The trademark steeple . . . Map (db m93331) HM
202 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — Harris Baking Company1936
On Elm Street west of 1st Street, on the left when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m93328) HM
203 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — Historic Rogers Post Office Building1919
On Poplar Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Street.
This building constructed in 1918-19 cost a total of $75,000 including the site, furnishings, and fixtures. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it served as the U.S. Post Office for Rogers for over four decades. These 1918 . . . Map (db m90744) HM
204 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — John Mylar House
On North 3rd Street north of West Maple Street, on the right when traveling north.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1884Map (db m224898) HM
205 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — Mt. Hebron Church and Cemetery
On Mount Hebron Road (County Road 238) 0.2 miles south of Stratsman Lane, on the right when traveling south.
1.6 acres for the purpose of establishing a church & cemetery. Donated by L.E. Mason & Ann Mason (wife) Deeded July 20, 1861. Trustees; Thomas Bingham Samuel H. Johnson John MasonMap (db m224875) HM
206 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — The Butterfield Overland Mail In Arkansas
On South 1st Street north of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
To commemorate the Centennial passage, through Benton County of the First Westbound Stage coach on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route from St. Louis to San Francisco. Callahan's Tavern, the site of which is about a half a mile northeast of this . . . Map (db m216324) HM
207 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — 83 — Van Winkle's Mill
On State Highway 12, 0.1 miles west of Van Winkle Place Road, on the left when traveling west.
Peter Van Winkle’s saw mill cut lumber for Confederate soldiers’ winter quarters at Cross Hollow and Oxford Bend in early 1862. Gen. Earl Van Dorn’s Confederates used the mill to grind corn after their March 1862 defeat at Pea Ridge, and wounded men . . . Map (db m90738) HM
208 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — Victory Theater
On 2nd Street south of Walnut Street (Arkansas Highway 12), on the right when traveling south.
The Rogers Victory Theater Opened Monday, December 5, 1927, to a packed crowd of 750. First Production: "American Beauty" Notable Performers Over the Years: Will Rogers, Conway Twitty Designed by A.O. Clarke Built by John Myler It . . . Map (db m90740) HM
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209 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — War Eagle Mill1832 ~ 1838 ~ 1873 ~ 1973
On War Eagle Road (County Route 98) at Bettis Hill Road (County Route 1059), on the left when traveling west on War Eagle Road.
In 1832, Sylvanus Blackburn left Tennessee with a wagon and four oxen, and came to the War Eagle River valley in Arkansas. He spent the winter building a log home and clearing the land of his homestead. He brought his wife from Tennessee the next . . . Map (db m50367) HM
210 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — War Eagle Mills Farm
On War Eagle Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Ozark Arts and Crafts Fair was founded on War Eagle Mills Farm by Lester and Blanche Elliott and friends in October 1954 for the purpose of giving recognition to Ozark artists and craftsmen who work with their hands and hearts to preserve the . . . Map (db m52066) HM
211 Arkansas, Benton County, Siloam Springs — Armed Forces Memorial
On East Main Street west of South Maxwell Street, on the right when traveling east.
For God and Country Dedicated as a memorial to all that served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America Past · Present · Future Sponsored by Disabled American Veterans, The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Citizens of . . . Map (db m220471) WM
212 Arkansas, Benton County, Siloam Springs — Grand Army of the Republic Memorial
On South Maxwell Street near E Twin Springs Street, on the right when traveling south.
G.A.R. In God we trust Woman's Relief Corps, 1863 Erected by Curtis Post 1928 Preserved by the grace of GodMap (db m220458) WM
213 Arkansas, Benton County, Siloam Springs — Harkness Building
On East Main Street at South Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m225042) HM
214 Arkansas, Benton County, Siloam Springs — Maxwell-Sweet House
On South College Street at West Alpine Street, on the right when traveling south on South College Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m225033) HM
215 Arkansas, Benton County, Siloam Springs — Twin Springs ParkEst. 1880
Near East Main Street west of South Maxwell Street.
Restoring the Twin Springs Park & Gardens In January of 2003, the Siloam Springs Garden Restoration Club, an affiliate of the Arkansas State Federation of Garden Clubs, took on the task of restoring the Twin Springs Park historic garden. . . . Map (db m220476) HM
216 Arkansas, Benton County, Sulphur Springs — Sulphur Springs Park Reserve
On Fair Avenue east of Arkansas Highway 59, on the right when traveling east.
Founded in 1889 has been entered into the National Registry of Historical Places by the United States Department of the Interior on 7-8-99.Map (db m224982) HM
217 Arkansas, Benton County, Sulphur Springs — What Mean These Stones?(Joshua 4:21)
On State Highway 59 at East Patterson Street, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 59.
These stones from the foundation of a farm house at Breezy Point, one mile west of this spot, where the first Summer Institute of Linguistics (Camp Wycliffe) was held June-September 1934, stand here as a memorial to God's faithfulness. From that . . . Map (db m224973) HM
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218 Arkansas, Benton County, War Eagle — War Eagle Mills
On High Sky Inn Road (State Highway 303) 0.2 miles west of Bettis Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Sylvanus Blackburn came to the War Eagle in 1832. By 1838 he had a saw mill, a grist mill, and a house. Peter Van Winkle came about 1850. By 1860, this was a thriving crossroads. March 8, 1862, Generals Van Dorn and Price, retreating from the . . . Map (db m19492) HM
219 Arkansas, Boone County, Everton — 31 — Skirmish at Rolling Prairie
On Rally Hill Road, 0.1 miles east of Meeks Creek Road South, on the right when traveling east.
On Jan. 21, 1864, Sgt. Isaac T. Jones led 24 men of the 11th Missouri Cavalry Volunteers into north Arkansas to bring dispatches to other Missouri troops operating against bushwhackers in the region. Jones and his men were near Rolling Prairie on . . . Map (db m141611) HM
220 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — 1893 Queen Anne House Bed & Breakfast
On West Central Avenue east of South Hickory Street, on the right when traveling east.
It was built in 1893 by William M. Duncan in true Queen Anne architecture. Duncan was the son of a Pennsylvania Congressman. Duncan also built the fabulous Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. This gorgeous house has had many prominent owners . . . Map (db m225301) HM
221 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — C-21 — Boone County Caravan Spring
On State Highway 7, 0.3 miles north of Doe Run Lane West, on the right when traveling north.
Near this spring, in September 1857, gathered a caravan of 150 men, women and children, who here began the ill-fated journey to California. The entire party, with the exception of seventeen small children, was massacred at Mountain Meadows, . . . Map (db m225305) HM
222 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Boone County Confederate Memorial
On North Main Street north of West Stephenson Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
"This monument perpetuates the memory of those who true to the instincts of their birth, faithful to the teachings of their fathers, constant in their love for the state, died in the performance of their duty, who have glorified a fallen cause by . . . Map (db m143894) WM
223 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — 26 — Boone County Men Served Both Armies / Military Activity in Boone County
On North Main Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Boone County Men Served Both Armies During the Civil War (1861-1865), most of Boone Co. was part of Carroll with a small part in Marion Co. Local men served in both armies. There was a lot of military activity. The "Joe Wright Guards", CSA, . . . Map (db m141558) HM
224 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Boone County Spanish-American War Veterans Memorial
On North Main Street near West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of Spanish American War Veterans 1898 - 1902 Erected by Department of Arkansas Auxiliary 1941 Nelson S. Thornton - Ruby H. Lyons Map (db m143896) WM
225 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Boone County War Memorial
On West Rush Avenue east of North Willow Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the men and women of Boone County who served with honor and glory and to those inscribed here who made the supreme sacrifice that we might live in freedom World War I Allen, Roy · Lafferty. Robert L. Casey. John · . . . Map (db m143898) HM
226 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Boone County WWI Monument
On West Rush Avenue east of North Willow Street, on the right.
. . . Map (db m143891) WM
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227 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Capitol Café & Oklahoma Tire
On North Willow Street north of West Stepenson Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This building, made up of two parts, has had a variety of businesses including Capitol Café (the owners lived upstairs), Oklahoma Tire, Bee Discount, Rowlands Store, Fashion Lane and Unlimited Outlet. It is now Beautiful You and Harness Boots . . . Map (db m225285) HM
228 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Early Garage
On West Ridge Avenue west of North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the left when traveling west.
Built in the early 1930s by Phillips Petroleum, it was the city's first full-service garage. West of the gas station, it was brick with a wood-framed vaulted ceiling. It was leased to "Hoot" Gipson who operated an auto repair shop and 24-hour . . . Map (db m141852) HM
229 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Early Gas Station
On West Ridge Avenue at North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the left when traveling west on West Ridge Avenue.
One of the city's earliest gas stations, built in 1927 by W.H. Lewis, it was purchased in 1929 by Independent Oil (became Phillips 66). They remodeled it from a frame structure with rubblestone veneer to Tudor Revival Style. Independent . . . Map (db m141850) HM
230 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Jack WilliamsPharmacist's Mate 3rd Class, USNR — October 18, 1924 - March 3, 1945 —
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) just south of West Rush Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In memory and honor of Jack Williams Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class, USNR (October 18, 1924 - March 3, 1945) Recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the . . . Map (db m229642) HM WM
231 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Mountain Meadows Massacre – The Attack
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) at West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
In early September, 1857, the train arrived in a valley known as Mountain Meadows in southwestern Utah. Beginning early on the morning of September 7, the emigrants' camp was attacked by a group of Mormon militiamen and some Paiute Indians whom the . . . Map (db m225250) HM
232 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Mountain Meadows Massacre – The Journey
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) at West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Modern historical research has yielded information which was not readily available to those who designed the 1955 monument. Here is presented updated information and a modified more accurate map of the emigrants' route. Dedicated . . . Map (db m225248) HM
233 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Mountain Meadows Massacre – The Victims
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) at West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
In memory of those who were killed in the Mountain Meadows Massacre, in September of 1857. Dedicated in 2020. Modern historical research has yielded information which was not readily available to those who designed the 1955 monument. . . . Map (db m225251) HM
234 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The First National Bank of Berryville
On North Walnut Street at East Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Walnut Street.
It is the former location of Hammerschmidt Lumber Co. and the First National Bank. It is now home of the Harrison flood of May 1961 mural (located inside) hand painted by Louis Fruend. This historic event commanded both national and international . . . Map (db m141869) HM
235 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Harrison Daily Times
On West Stephenson Avenue at South Willow Street, on the left when traveling west on West Stephenson Avenue.
lt is one of the town's oldest commercial buildings and was built in 1876. The original building was a two story wooden structure and was replaced after the tum of the century with a one story rock building The facade has been updated several . . . Map (db m141821) HM
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236 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Hotel Seville
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) at West Ridge Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
The hotel opened on October 5, 1929 and was erected at a cost of $135,000. The Spanish Moorish design is built of brick, cement & steel making it virtually fire proof. Scaracenic Arches mark the front entries The Seville served for years as . . . Map (db m141854) HM
237 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Lyric (Plaza) Theatre
On North Willow Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
HH Jackson opened the Lyric in 1913 as the first indoor theatre in Harrison. In 1918 Ed & Lulu (Garvin) Fitton purchased the business which featured silent films until the “New Lyric” opened on the North side of the square in 1929. At that time . . . Map (db m225284) HM
238 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Lyric Theater
On West Rush Avenue west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
It was originally operated as a silent movie theater located on the West side of the square and owned by DE & Lulu Fitton. In 1929 JW Bass built a state of the art theater for talkies, leasing it back to the Fittons as the "New" Lyric. A mix of . . . Map (db m141840) HM
239 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad Office
On East Rush Avenue at North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the right when traveling east on East Rush Avenue.
It was located above Jim Dye's Drug Store, currently Sam Alexander's Drug Store. The building was constructed in 1913 for the railroad offices and the city paid $35,000 to have them moved from Leslie. The M&NA was crucial to the economic development . . . Map (db m141868) HM
240 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Montgomery Ward Building
On North Willow Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
It was built in 1929 and was occupied by Ward's for 50 years. Notice the attractive facade that was added featuring the Goddess of Liberty and adopted as the corporate symbol. Fraley's Furniture and Appliances currently occupies the building. In . . . Map (db m225269) HM
241 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Mountain Meadows Massacre
On North Main Street at West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
In memory of 140 men, women and children N.W. Arkansas emigrants to California. In 1857 under leadership of Alexander Fancher (Piney Alex) left from Caravan Spring 4 miles south of here around May 1st - Camped at Mountain Meadows, Utah in early . . . Map (db m143889) HM
242 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Old Dime Store
On North Willow Street south of West Rush Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
116 N. Willow, constructed in the early 20s, served Harrison as a town store. ‘Spike’ and Katherine Cavender, and son, Steve, operated The Well-Worth Dime Store during the 50s. The store was destroyed by the Crooked Creek flood on May 7, 1961. . . . Map (db m225272) HM
243 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Old Federal Building
On East Rush Avenue at North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the left when traveling east on East Rush Avenue.
It was completed in 1903 and served as the Post Office from 1906 - 1965. The three story (plus basement) building was constructed at an original cost of $78,000 with a floor space in excess of 20,000 sq ft. It was constructed of hard-burned, dark . . . Map (db m141866) HM
244 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Original Harrison High School
On South Cherry Street at West Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Cherry Street.
Designed by architect Harry C. Schwebke & built by R.D. Pollard, the Romanesque style brick building was the first free 4 year high school in Boone County. Opening in 1912 the school served as a high school until 1952 when it became the junior . . . Map (db m225288) HM
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245 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The People's National Bank
On West Stephenson Avenue at South Willow Street, on the left when traveling west on West Stephenson Avenue.
It was constructed shortly after 1900. Henry Starr, a well known outlaw & nephew of Belle Starr, attempted to rob the bank here in 1921. He was shot & killed by JW Myers, a former bank president, with a rifle hidden inside the vault. It was recorded . . . Map (db m141629) HM
246 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Walters Building
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 65) at East Stephenson Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
It was constructed in 1912. It originally housed Walter's Dry Goods on the ground level & Fountaine Hall located upstairs. The Hall hosted the Masons and also a play house of questionable character. The building is located on what is known as . . . Map (db m225287) HM
247 Arkansas, Bradley County, Warren — F-17 — Bradley County Court House
On East Cedar Street at North Main Street (Business U.S. 63), on the right when traveling west on East Cedar Street.
The first temporary court house in Bradley County was erected on this site in 1842, two years after the creation of the county, and continued in use until 1858, when a court house built of brick was erected.Map (db m121054) HM
248 Arkansas, Calhoun County, Hampton — 123 — Calhoun County in the Civil War
On West Main Street (U.S. 278) at Hunt Street, on the right when traveling north on West Main Street.
Though sparsely populated, Calhoun County raised five companies of soldiers for service in the Confederate army: Company B, Sixth Arkansas Infantry, Companies E and G, Second Arkansas Cavalry, and Companies A and K, Fourth Arkansas Infantry . . . Map (db m200670) HM
249 Arkansas, Carroll County, Alpena — The Mountain Meadows Massacre
On County Road 912, 0.1 miles north of U.S. 412, on the right when traveling north.
In early April 1857, a large wagon train known as the Fancher-Baker train left Caravan Spring (south of Harrison) and headed for California. They camped at this site en route to intercept the Cherokee trail at the Grand Saline in Indian territory. . . . Map (db m225245) HM
250 Arkansas, Carroll County, Alpena — Yell Masonic Lodge Hall
On County Road 912, 0.1 miles north of U.S. 412, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m225241) HM
251 Arkansas, Carroll County, Beaver — Beaver Bridge
On Golden Gate.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m225152) HM
252 Arkansas, Carroll County, Berryville — 17 — Berryville In The Civil War
On South Main Street (U.S. 62) south of West Church Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Both U.S. and C.S. troops rendezvoused in Berryville during the Civil War. By 1865, most of the town was in ruins. U.S. units were stationed here in 1863-64, including the 1st and 2nd Arkansas Cavalry, 6th and 8th Missouri State Militia, and Gaddy's . . . Map (db m168287) HM
253 Arkansas, Carroll County, Berryville — Carroll County Courthouse, Eastern District
On Public Square south of West Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m225236) HM
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254 Arkansas, Carroll County, Berryville — C-11 — Carroll County First Court House
On South Main Street (U.S. 62) just south of East Church Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
The first court house in Carroll County. Built about 1825, was constructed of logs and stood on the site of Carrollton. A second court house was built of brick, but burned in 1859. Another court house was built of brick on the same site after the . . . Map (db m170746) HM
255 Arkansas, Carroll County, Berryville — Carroll County War Memorial
On Public Square south of West Church Street, on the left when traveling south.
That we not forget the cost of freedom, let us honor those who served, and give thanks for their sacrifice. World War I Rex Eldridge • Robert K. Grogan • Rosco Jordon Korean Conflict Herman Binam Vietnam George . . . Map (db m225239) WM
256 Arkansas, Carroll County, Carrollton — "Old" Carrollton
On U.S. 412 at County Road 917, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 412.
Settled 1833, was on the much-traveled Carrollton-Forsyth-Springfield road during the Civil War. A training center for Southern troops, it was important in movement of troops and supplies. Guerrilla warfare ravaged the area. Skirmishes occurred . . . Map (db m141597) HM
257 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — "Mud" Street and "Underground Eureka"
On Main Street (State Highway 23) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Professor KALKLOSCH’s Guidebook, published in 1880, states: “The first street of the town was surveyed down the gulch below the spring. A broad avenue connects this street with the famous EUREKA BASIN SPRING. It being the first street it . . . Map (db m79755) HM
258 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — 94 — 1st Arkansas Cavalry (U.S.)
On State Highway 187 at Mockingbird Lane, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 187. Reported missing.
The 1st Arkansas Cavalry (U.S.), comprised mainly of Unionist refugees, mustered into service in July 1862. The regiment fought at Prairie Grove in 1862 and Fayetteville in 1863, but its main duty was fighting the bushwhackers and irregular . . . Map (db m225158) HM
259 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — 85 South Main Street
On Main Street (State Highway 23) north of Armstrong, on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m90670) HM
260 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — A Timeless PlaceUpper Spring
On Spring Street west of Hillside Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The buildings, the bluffs, the spring and The Boulevard all make this a special place in Eureka Springs which has kept a peaceful beauty of earlier times. The front of the McLaughlin Block has changed little since it was built in 1900 to . . . Map (db m80138) HM
261 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Avarana
On Prospect Avenue at Linwood Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Prospect Avenue.
Resort home built 1899 by William Henry Reid of Chicago. Architect Theodore C. Link of St. Louis. Design reflects simplicity favored at end of Victorian era. Upper floors are wood with verandas on four sides. Lower floor is Beaver Limestone. In . . . Map (db m80118) HM
262 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Bank of Eureka Springs
On Main Street (State Highway 23) north of Armstrong, on the right when traveling north.
Bank of Eureka Springs was established in May, 1912, in the Klock and Clark Building at 75 Spring Street. In 1946 it was relocated to 40 Spring Street. In 1966, the bank purchased the McGinnis property at 70 South Main Street. The old livery . . . Map (db m90573) HM
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263 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Bank of Eureka Springs Community Room
On Main Street (State Highway 23) south of Benton Street, on the left when traveling north.
Ellis Murphy established Murphy's Firestone Tire Service at this site about 1923. Called "Murphy the Tire Man", his services were frequently required to patch inner tubes and repair tires for hundred[s] of automobiles bringing tourists to Eureka . . . Map (db m90706) HM
264 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Beaver Spring
On Golden Gate (Arkansas Route 187) at Parkway Street South, on the right when traveling south on Golden Gate.
This stone "Beaver Spring" house was built circa 1912. It replaced a log house built over the spring purportedly by Wilson A. Beaver. Beaver purchased the land in 1857 from John Williams who homesteaded the land in 1852. The Indians & . . . Map (db m225151) HM
265 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Bridgeford House
On Spring Street north of Crescent Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Bridgeford House 1884Map (db m225190) HM
266 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Calif SpringSouth Main
On Main Street (State Highway 23) at Armstrong, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Calif Spring was originally called Table Rock Spring, named for the rock formation above the spring area. This area was set aside as a spring reservation in 1886 by City Ordinance. S. L. Calif established a residence and general store next to the . . . Map (db m90703) HM
267 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Carnegie Library
On Spring Street west of Hillside Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This is one of only four free public libraries in Arkansas funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. It was built of native limestone and completed in 1912 on this site which was donated by Eureka Springs resident Richard C. Kerens. The architect . . . Map (db m80137) HM
268 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Chandler Mall Buildings
On Main Street (State Highway 23) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Richard H. James and Charles S. Beck built the three story brick and limestone Beck and James Building in the year 1888 to house a clothing and apparel store. F. H. and Avarilla James and their family resided in the upper rooms and C. S. Beck . . . Map (db m79738) HM
269 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Citizen's Bank Building
On Spring Street, 0.2 miles north of Main Street (Arkansas Highway 23), on the left when traveling north.
Ornate brick and limestone structure built after Great Fire of 1888 for Citizen's Bank established 1887 by J.T. Waddell. The bank failed in 1907. First National Bank occupied building until 1931 when it failed due to Great Depression. Bank of Eureka . . . Map (db m79736) HM
270 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — 18 — Civil War Healing
On Main Street (State Highway 23) south of Spring Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Eureka Springs area's reputation as a health resort has its origins in the Civil War. Late 19th-century accounts claim Dr. Alvah Jackson treated sick and wounded soldiers during the war. In early 1865, Maj. J. W. Cooper, who led Confederate . . . Map (db m59967) HM
271 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Clayton-Becker House
On Spring Street north of Hillside Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Crescent Cottage on the National Register of Historic Places Built in 1881 Home of Powell Clayton, the first governor of Arkansas after the state was readmitted to the Union following the War Between the States Owners Ray & . . . Map (db m80139) HM
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272 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Concord School House
On County Road 309, 0.1 miles north of County Road 3091, on the right.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m225231) HM
273 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Crescent Spring and Trail
On Spring Street at Hillside Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
Crescent Spring was revered for its healing waters almost as much as the basin, the legendary Indian Healing Spring. Situated beside the Wagon Road on a hillside with a rocky outcropping described as "crescent" shaped, the spring was soon given . . . Map (db m80135) HM
274 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Eastview Cottage
On Spring Street, on the right when traveling south.
Eastview is situated adjacent to Harding Spring on a lot originally registered by Absalom M. Thomas after the town site survey of 1879. John E. and Bell Perrin purchased the lot and residence in October, 1881, then sold to David R. and Harriett . . . Map (db m80140) HM
275 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Elwood House
On Spring Street south of Pine Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1883 by Ellar Elwood. After townsite established by federal court decree, deed received June 15, 1885, by T. Elwood Clark. The three-story wood trimmed brick structure, shown on 1886 map as a boarding house and residence, escaped the . . . Map (db m225182) HM
276 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Eureka Springs Historical MuseumEstablished 1971 in Calif House
On Main Street (State Highway 23) at Armstrong, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
This three-story limestone building with metal-clad roof enclosing the top story was constructed in 1889 by Samuel L. Calif. For fifty years it served as a residence, general merchandise store, and boarding house. About 1948 the building was . . . Map (db m90699) HM
277 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Few Things But Staples …
On North Main Street (Arkansas Route 23) at Mill Hollow Road, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
North Main Street was a busy area dedicated to the basic necessities of life in early Eureka Springs: mills, wagon yards, feed stores, blacksmiths, stables, small groceries, rags and old iron with the occasional manufacturer of soap, brooms, yeast, . . . Map (db m225177) HM
278 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Fire and Brick & StoneUpper Spring
On Spring Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on Spring Street.
The neighborhood above the current First Baptist Church burned in the Great Fire of 1883, the first of four Great Fires which destroyed most of the town's early wooden structures. New commercial buildings were built of more fire-resistant . . . Map (db m131739) HM
279 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Grotto Spring
On Spring Street, 0.2 miles east of Polk Street, on the right when traveling east.
The words "esto perpetua" emblazoned upon a stone above the entrance to Grotto Spring declare the prevailing belief that these healing waters would flow forth forever. Early townspeople discovered the spring under an overhanging rock ledge, a . . . Map (db m80121) HM
280 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Harding Spring
On Spring Street at Howell Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Spring Street.
Named for J. Emmett Harding, a photographer who began the tradition of making photographs of people in front of the spring as souvenirs. He built a small dwelling near the spring in the summer of 1879. In 1879, the spring was accessed by a . . . Map (db m80151) HM
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281 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Kentucky House
On Spring Street at Mountain Street / Owen Street, on the left when traveling north on Spring Street.
Kentucky House Hotel established on this site 1880, Mrs. E.D. Andrews, proprietor. Building survived Great Fire 1888, disappeared by 1900. Street work 1915 created stone wall. Sharp’s Continental Oil Company gas station constructed 1928. Epley and . . . Map (db m79756) HM
282 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Laundry Spring
On Flint Street at Steele Street, on the left when traveling south on Flint Street.
The site of this spring was outside the area included in the 1879 survey. Known as East Mountain, this area was crowded with wood structures by 1885. The spring, which flowed from a small cave lined with projections of onyx stone, was already . . . Map (db m80152) HM
283 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Law Offices of F.O. Butt
On Spring Street, 0.1 miles north of Main Street (Arkansas Highway 23), on the left when traveling north.
Festus Orestes Butt was born in 1875 in Illinois just before his family moved to Carroll County, Arkansas. He became a licensed attorney before he was of legal age. The Arkansas General Assembly set aside his "disability of minority", and he set up . . . Map (db m79735) HM
284 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Magnetic Spring
On Magnetic Drive, 0.2 miles east of North Main Street (Arkansas Route 23), on the left when traveling east.
Any metal object placed in the spring water was widely claimed to become magnetized. It was also claimed that exclusive use of the water from Magnetic Spring would cure physical debility and aid in overcoming drug addiction. Drug addiction . . . Map (db m225223) HM
285 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Massman House
On Kingshighway north of Eugenia Street/Norris Street, on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m225196) HM
286 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Mud Street to Main StreetNorth Main
On Main Street (State Highway 23) at Flint Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
"It being the first street in town... it was named Main Street. But owing to its low elevation and the law of gravitation, the water would find a level in the street, and as the immense travel created an abundance of mud, the street was nicknamed . . . Map (db m80153) HM
287 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Spanish-American and World War Veterans Memorial
On Spring Street north of Main Street (Arkansas Highway 23), on the left when traveling north.
In memory of our deceased World War Veterans Western District of Carroll County In Memoriam United Spanish War Veterans 1898Map (db m59973) HM
288 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Steam Locomotive(0-4-0)
On Main Street (State Highway 23) at Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Built in Berlin, Germany 1934, 600 millimeter gauge (24 inch) (same engines are used at Silver Dollar City). Engine was found near Orlando, Fla. in 1989. Was bought by gentleman from Switzerland and hauled to Eureka Springs same year. Plans are to . . . Map (db m80172) HM
289 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Sweet Spring
On Spring Street east of Pine Street, on the left when traveling east.
This spring derived its name from early townspeople who declared the water to have a pleasant, sweet taste. The spring was originally located in the deep ravine below the present site. A long wooden stairway led from the spring to the narrow . . . Map (db m80115) HM
290 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Sweet Spring Hotel - Huntington Infirmary - Sweet Spring Home
On Spring Street at Pine Street, on the left when traveling east on Spring Street.
Sweet Spring Hotel The Sweet Spring Hotel was established about 1887 at the corner of Pine Street and Spring, then known as Rice Street, with A.S. Capps as proprietor. The spacious three-story frame structure was painted white with dark . . . Map (db m80112) HM
291 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Tall Pines Motor Inn
Near Pivot Rock Road north of West Van Buren (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m225198) HM
292 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Basin Bath House
On Main Street at Spring Street (State Highway 23), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Basin Bath House was established 1879 adjacent to Basin Spring by Dr. Alvah Jackson's son, Thomas. John S. Tibbs succeeded Jackson about 1880, operated bath house and Eureka Water Shipping Company. Building was destroyed by Great Fire of 1888, . . . Map (db m59969) HM
293 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Basin Park Sycamore
On Spring Street north of Main Street (Arkansas Highway 23), on the left when traveling north.
I stood here growing so many years, I shared your laughter, I shared your tears. My life was good, beginning to end, and this is a wish I'd like to send. Be happy and kind to all around, and let not sorrow be ever found. The spirit of . . . Map (db m59971) HM
294 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Berlin WallActual 10 x 10 Section
• Between 1945-1961 2.7 million escaped East Germany • In 1960, 200,000 East Germans escaped to Freedom • Order given to build Wall - Sunday, Aug. 13, 1961 Construction began Aug. 16, 1961; completed 2 mos. later • Initially 6 ft. . . . Map (db m80171) HM
295 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Brownstone Inn
On Hillside Avenue south of North Main Street (Arkansas Route 23), on the left when traveling south.
has been placed on the National register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1895Map (db m225164) HM
296 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Civic CenterSouth Main
On Main Street (State Highway 23) north of Benton Street, on the left when traveling south.
These two large limestone public buildings anchor this part of downtown Eureka Springs. They span the deep ravine cut by Leatherwood Creek which flows in a tunnel beneath all the buildings on this entire part of Main Street. [Photo 1.] This . . . Map (db m59964) HM
297 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Crescent Hotel & Spa
On Prospect Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Crescent Drive, on the right when traveling north.
May 20, 1886... America's newest and most luxurious hotel built at a cost of $294,000. It was two years ago that Powell Clayton and his associates chose the site of the new Crescent Hotel... twenty seven acres at the north end of West . . . Map (db m80116) HM
298 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The I.O.O.F. Cemetery
Near East Van Buren (U.S. 62) near County Road 205, on the left when traveling east.
Pioneer burial ground on land homesteaded 1880 by James and Rachael McAtee Lamar. Recorded burials begin 1880 after founding of Eureka Springs. May 29, 1889, the 46-acre site deeded to Lodge No. 83 Independent Order of Odd Fellows which maintained . . . Map (db m225226) HM
299 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Lay of the Land
On Spring Street at Howell Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Spring Street.
On this part of Spring Street you can easily see how Eureka Springs follows the natural lines of the landscape. Houses are built right into the bluff on the west side and buildings climb down the steep hillside on the other side. “The houses rise . . . Map (db m225187) HM
300 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Perry House - Basin Park Hotel
On Spring Street north of Main Street (Arkansas Highway 23), on the left when traveling north.
1884 - Cutter's Guide The Eureka Springs of Arkansas The hotels and boarding houses of Eureka Springs are numerous. The Perry House is the only real first-class hotel in the city; and we say this with no disparagement of the . . . Map (db m79733) HM

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