MONTICELLO, Ark. — Two historic dormitories on the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to a recent announcement from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program.
The Harris and Horsfall Halls Historic District in Monticello was one of seven Arkansas properties added to the National Register during the month of May. The historic district includes Harris Hall and Horsfall Hall, two dormitories built in 1933 with assistance from the New Deal-era Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
“Having Arkansas properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places is always an exciting occasion,” said Ralph Wilcox, national register and survey coordinator and deputy state historic preservation officer for the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. “The National Park Service’s listing of these properties on the National Register is a great honor, and it illustrates the significant sites that are found all across Arkansas.”
The listing recognizes the historical significance of the two UAM campus buildings and places them among important sites across the state that have been documented for their architectural, cultural, or historical value.
Other Arkansas properties added to the National Register in May include the Franklin County Courthouse Marker in Ozark, the Grant County Courthouse in Sheridan, John E. Tucker Coliseum and the Will Rogers Memorial in Russellville, Alum Fork Reservoir, now known as Lake Winona, in Saline County, and the Little Bear Creek Bridge in De Queen.
More information about the National Register of Historic Places is available through the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program at arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-preservation/properties/national-registry.
