Old State House (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Historic property and museum in Little Rock, Arkansas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Old State House, formerly called the Arkansas State House, is the oldest surviving state capitol building west of the Mississippi River. It was the site of the secession convention, as well as the fourth constitutional convention when delegates agreed to ensure voting rights for freedmen and establish public education.
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Old State House | |
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Former names | Arkansas State House |
Alternative names | Old State House Museum |
General information | |
Status | Used as a museum |
Architectural style | Greek Revival |
Address | 300 W. Markham St. |
Town or city | Little Rock, Arkansas |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 34°44′56.3″N 92°16′21.5″W |
Current tenants | Old State House Museum |
Construction started | 1833 (1833) |
Completed | 1842 (1842) |
Client | State of Arkansas |
Owner | State of Arkansas |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Gideon Shryock George Weigart |
Website | |
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NRHP reference No. | 69000037 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | December 03, 1969[1] |
Designated NHL | December 9, 1997[2] |
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