Arrow Rock Historic District
Encyclopedia
Arrow Rock Historic District, or Arrow Rock, is a historic district
in Arrow Rock, Missouri
that was designated a National Historic Landmark
. It includes a number of structures.
In 1963, the National Park Service's designation statement included:
The 260 acres (1.1 km²) historic district
was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1963.
Historic district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries, historic districts receive legal protection from development....
in Arrow Rock, Missouri
Arrow Rock, Missouri
Arrow Rock is a village in Saline County, Missouri, United States. The population was 79 as of the 2000 Census . The musical Tom Sawyer , based on the novel by Mark Twain, was filmed here. Arrow Rock Historic District has significant properties and the George Caleb Bingham House has been designated...
that was designated a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
. It includes a number of structures.
In 1963, the National Park Service's designation statement included:
The 260 acres (1.1 km²) historic district
Historic district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries, historic districts receive legal protection from development....
was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1963.
External links
- search here for Arrow Rock MO photo sets for several buildings, at Historic American Building Survey