GURDON HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION

GURDON, AR

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The Gurdon Historical Preservation Association in Gurdon, Arkansas, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the town and the surrounding area. The association was founded in 1992 and has since been actively restoring and preserving historic structures and artifacts in the area. The association is an all-volunteer effort and is funded by donations, grants, and fundraising activities.

The association is responsible for the preservation of many important historical sites and buildings in the city and its surrounding areas, including the oldest house still standing in Gurdon and the first church built in the city. The association also strives to preserve the history of the area’s African-American residents, as well as other ethnic groups who have lived in Gurdon.

The association offers a variety of educational and cultural programs, including lectures, tours, and exhibits. It also organizes trips to nearby historical sites and holds an annual festival in the summer. The festival features a variety of activities, including music, dancing, storytelling, and other cultural events.

The Gurdon Historical Preservation Association is an important part of the community and has been instrumental in preserving the history of the area for future generations.

GURDON HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GURDON AR. US MID #8400500127

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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UP Railroad Ouachita River Bridge (Arkadelphia, Arkansas) Historic Union Pacific Railroad bridge over the Ouachita River in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The bridge has Parker through truss and Pratt through truss spans. It was built by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company in 1933 for the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac).
UP Railroad Ouachita River Bridge (Arkadelphia, Arkansas) Historic Union Pacific Railroad bridge over the Ouachita River in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The bridge has Parker through truss and Pratt through truss spans. It was built by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company in 1933 for the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac).
Old Ouachita River Bridge (Arkadelphia, Arkansas) Historic Arkansas Hwy 7 bridge over the Ouachita River in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The Parker through truss bridge was originally constructed by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company in 1933 over the Caddo River north of Arkadelphia. It was removed in the late 1950s and then reinstalled at this location in 1960. The bridge was bypassed by a new bridge in 2018. The old highway bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 (NRHP No. 05001591 as the Highway 7/51 Bridge).
Old Ouachita River Bridge (Arkadelphia, Arkansas) Historic Arkansas Hwy 7 bridge over the Ouachita River in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The Parker through truss bridge was originally constructed by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company in 1933 over the Caddo River north of Arkadelphia. It was removed in the late 1950s and then reinstalled at this location in 1960. The bridge was bypassed by a new bridge in 2018. The old highway bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 (NRHP No. 05001591 as the Highway 7/51 Bridge).
Old Ouachita River Bridge (Arkadelphia, Arkansas) Historic Arkansas Hwy 7 bridge over the Ouachita River in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The Parker through truss bridge was originally constructed by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company in 1933 over the Caddo River north of Arkadelphia. It was removed in the late 1950s and then reinstalled at this location in 1960. The bridge was bypassed by a new bridge in 2018. The old highway bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 (NRHP No. 05001591 as the Highway 7/51 Bridge).
Old Ouachita River Bridge (Arkadelphia, Arkansas) Historic Arkansas Hwy 7 bridge over the Ouachita River in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The Parker through truss bridge was originally constructed by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company in 1933 over the Caddo River north of Arkadelphia. It was removed in the late 1950s and then reinstalled at this location in 1960. The bridge was bypassed by a new bridge in 2018. The old highway bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 (NRHP No. 05001591 as the Highway 7/51 Bridge).
Old Ouachita River Bridge (Arkadelphia, Arkansas) Historic Arkansas Hwy 7 bridge over the Ouachita River in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The Parker through truss bridge was originally constructed by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company in 1933 over the Caddo River north of Arkadelphia. It was removed in the late 1950s and then reinstalled at this location in 1960. The bridge was bypassed by a new bridge in 2018. The old highway bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 (NRHP No. 05001591 as the Highway 7/51 Bridge).
South Boat Ditch Bridge (Clark County, Arkansas) Historic truss bridge on County Road 8 over South Boat Ditch in Clark County, Arkansas. The bridge has a Pratt through truss span with two Warren pony truss approach spans.
South Boat Ditch Bridge (Clark County, Arkansas) Historic truss bridge on County Road 8 over South Boat Ditch in Clark County, Arkansas. The bridge has a Pratt through truss span with two Warren pony truss approach spans.
South Boat Ditch Bridge (Clark County, Arkansas) Historic truss bridge on County Road 8 over South Boat Ditch in Clark County, Arkansas. The bridge has a Pratt through truss span with two Warren pony truss approach spans.

Contact GURDON HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION

GURDON HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 193
GURDON
AR
71743-0193

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MID # 8400500127
Name GURDON HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 581661483
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.920475, -93.145318
CODES FIPS State Code: 05
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 953900
US Census Block: 4072