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HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE

History Lives Here

With every period of architecture represented, Pine Bluff is one of the most architecturally significant cities in Arkansas. The city’s commercial buildings, churches, residences, and other spaces are more than just fascinating containers for untold stories of Pine Bluff and the Delta. They are characters every bit as vibrant as the people who occupied them.

Pine Bluff offers a bounty of historical landmarks, with 58 structures on the National Register of Historic Places. Stop by these historical landmarks during your next driving tour.

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Boone-Murphy-Moore House

Built sometime before 1861 and first located at 702 W. 2nd Avenue, this home was Union Col. Powell Clayton’s headquarters...

714 W. 4th Avenue

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Community Theatre

The Community Theatre, originally built in 1889 as a mercantile store, is the oldest one-screen theatre still operating in Arkansas.

 

207 W. 2nd

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Dexter Harding House

Built in 1850, the restored home is now a tourist information center. Open Monday through Thursday.

Ph: 870.536.8742

110 N. Pine

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DuBocage Home

Former home of Judge Joseph W. and Frances Lindsay Bocage and listed on the National Register for Historic Places...

 

1115 W. 4th Avenue

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Hudson-Grace-Pearson Home

Located in the historic district of town, this Victorian-style home was the residence of the famous archer, bow hunter and manufacturer...

716 W. Barraque

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Jefferson County Courthouse

Partially burned in 1976, the Jefferson County Courthouse was rebuilt around the center portion of the 1856 building and reopened in 1980.

 

101 W. Barraque

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Jewel Bain House #2

This house was constructed in 1937 during the Great Depression. Designed in the Art Moderne style of architecture...

3601 South Cherry

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Jewel Bain House #4

The Jewel Bain House Number 4 is a U-shaped single-story brick structure, with sections covered by separately hipped roofs...

27 Longmeadow

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Margland Bed & Breakfast

Margland consists of four historic Southern homes circa 1879-1907 which have been turned into a delightful bed & breakfast.

 

703 W. 2nd Avenue

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Martha Mitchell Home

This house was the birthplace (and later residence) of the outspoken Martha Beall Mitchell, wife of former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell.

 

902 W. 4th Avenue

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Merrill School

This five-room schoolhouse, located on land donated by Joseph Merrill in 1886, was the site of a school for African American children...

 

211 N. Linden

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Roth-Rosenzwieg-Lambert

Built around 1894 in the Queen Anne style architecture. At one time America’s first cowboy, Broncho Billy Anderson, lived in the house...

 

717 W. 2nd

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Saenger Theatre

This 1,500-seat, seven-story Saenger Theatre was constructed in 1922. It was one of over 350 theaters in the Saenger theatre chain.

 

207 W. 2nd Avenue

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Taylor Field

Taylor Field is a baseball stadium built in 1939-40 with funding support from the Works Progress Administration...

1201 E. 16th Avenue

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Trinity Episcopal Church

Arkansas’ oldest Episcopal church. Among the most prominent features of the church are the Gothic architecture...

703 W. 3rd Avenue

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True Vine Missionary Baptist

Originally a synagogue built at the turn of the 20th century, this building at 2nd and Poplar St. was the second synagogue...

1002 W. 2nd Avenue

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Trulock-Gould-Mullis House

Built around 1875 by Marshall Trulock in Romanesque Revival style, this house is distinguished by its unusual rounded entrance...

 

704 W. Barraque

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UAPB Bell Tower

The W.E. O'Bryant Bell Tower occupies a prominent central position on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

1200 N. University Drive

QUESTIONS?

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Questions about things to do? Want a little guidance as you plan your itinerary?

Just give us a call at 870.534.2121 or drop us a line via email. We’re happy to assist!

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