Paul Laurence Dunbar School Neighborhood Historic District, Little Rock

Name: Paul Laurence Dunbar School Neighborhood Historic District
Address: Little Rock, United States

#221 among attractions in Little Rock

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Paul Laurence Dunbar School Neighborhood Historic District

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The Paul Laurence Dunbar School Neighborhood Historic District encompasses a historical neighborhood area of central Little Rock, Arkansas. Primarily developed between 1890 and 1915, the area was initially racially integrated, but had by the mid-1960s become predominantly African-American. It is anchored at the northern end by the Dunbar School campus, and extends south for 6-1/2 blocks along South Cross and South Ringo Streets. Prominent houses in the district include the Miller House, the Womack House, and the Scipio A. Jones House. ()

Coordinates: 34°43'44"N, 92°17'7"W

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Quapaw QuarterLittle Rock United States

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Paul Laurence Dunbar School Neighborhood Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arkansas Arts Center, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Central Presbyterian Church, The Bernice Garden.

1.3 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock
32 min walk • The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, formerly known as the Arkansas Arts Center, is an art museum located in MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum will undergo an expansion and renovation in 2018–2022.
1.3 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock
33 min walk • Arkansas Repertory Theatre is the longest-running nonprofit resident theater in Arkansas. It is affiliated with Actors' Equity Association and offers a year-round season. The Rep is housed in a 377-seat facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was founded in 1976 by Cliff Fannin Baker. The Rep's Executive Artistic Director is Will Trice.
~1760 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Central Presbyterian Church, Little Rock
9 min walk • Central Presbyterian Church of Little Rock Is located in the Quapaw Quarter area of Little Rock. The original Central Presbyterian Church building is Christ Temple Cathedral, formerly the home of Central Presbyterian Church, is a historic church building at 1921 Arch Street in Little Rock, Arkansas.
0.8 miNE
34°44'6"N • 92°16'21"W
The Bernice Garden, Little Rock
22 min walk • Park, Garden, Farmer's market
0.4 miE
Colonial revival architecture
Vaughan House, Little Rock
12 min walk • The Vaughan House is a historic house at 2201 Broadway in central Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a 2 ¹⁄₂-story wood-frame structure, with a gabled roof, clapboard siding, and a high brick foundation.
0.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock
15 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is an historic church building at 310 West 17th Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Arkansas and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miNW
Church
St. Peter's Rock Baptist Church, Little Rock
12 min walk • St. Peter's Rock Baptist Church is a historic former church building at 1401 West 18th Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a two-story vernacular brick structure, its main facade featuring a slightly recessed central section with a gable topped by a cross above.
~1850 ftNE
Tudor Revival architecture
Cornish House, Little Rock
9 min walk • The Cornish House is a historic house at 1800 Arch Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a 2+1⁄2-story brick structure, with a side gable roof, and a project center gable at the front, sheltering a porch with granite balustrade and posts. A porte-cochere extends north of the building, and a sunroom south.
~950 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Scipio A. Jones House, Little Rock
5 min walk • The Scipio A. Jones House is a historic house at 1872 South Cross Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a 1+1⁄2-story masonry structure, finished in an elaborate interpretation of the Craftsman style with a variety of materials.
~810 ftN
Neighbourhood
Womack House, Little Rock
4 min walk • The Womack House is a historic house at 1867 South Ringo Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a single-story wood-frame structure, with a low-pitch gable roof, weatherboard siding, and a brick foundation.
1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Quigley Stadium, Little Rock
28 min walk • Quigley Stadium is a football stadium used by Little Rock Central High School. Prior to its 1930s remodeling, the area was known as Kavanaugh Field and was the home field of the Little Rock Travelers baseball team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paul Laurence Dunbar School Neighborhood Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Womack House, Little Rock (4 min walk), Scipio A. Jones House, Little Rock (5 min walk), Sanders House, Little Rock (7 min walk), Frauenthal House, Little Rock (8 min walk).

How to get to Paul Laurence Dunbar School Neighborhood Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paul Laurence Dunbar School Neighborhood Historic District:

Bus

Central Arkansas Transit Authority Bus Terminal (37 min walk)

Tram

3rd Street & River Market Avenue • Lines: Blue, Green (41 min walk)
River Market Avenue & 3rd Street • Lines: Blue, Green (41 min walk)