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Confederate State Capitol

Confederate State Capitol is a historic place in Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000203.

Washington, Hempstead County, ArkansasListed May 19, 1972NRIS #72000203★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Confederate State Capitol?

The Confederate State Capitol building in Washington, Arkansas was the capital of the Confederate state government of Arkansas, during 1863–1865, after Little Rock, Arkansas fell to Union forces in the American Civil War. It is located within Historic Washington State Park, and is a National Historic Landmark.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Confederate State Capitol
City
Washington
County
Hempstead County
State
Arkansas
Listed on the National Register
May 19, 1972
NRIS reference number
72000203
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
33.77873, -93.67824
When was Confederate State Capitol listed on the National Register?

Confederate State Capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1972.

Where is Confederate State Capitol located?

Confederate State Capitol is located in Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas at approximately 33.77873, -93.67824. See the map above.

Is Confederate State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Confederate State Capitol is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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