East Markham Street Historic District, Little Rock

Name: East Markham Street Historic District
Address: Little Rock, United States

#231 among attractions in Little Rock

Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture

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The East Markham Street Historic District encompasses a cluster of four architecturally distinctive commercial buildings on the south side of the 300 block of East Markham Street in the riverfront area of Little Rock, Arkansas. All four are brick two-story buildings, and were built between 1876 and 1905. The buildings at 305-307 and 313 E. Markham are Italianate in style, while 301-303 exhibits Craftsman styling due to a renovation overseen by Charles L. Thompson in 1916, and 323 was also restyled by Thompson in 1905. ()

Coordinates: 34°44'50"N, 92°16'3"W

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East Markham Street Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Simmons Bank Arena, Dickey-Stephens Park, Statehouse Convention Center, Old State House.

0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Simmons Bank Arena, Little Rock
15 min walk • Simmons Bank Arena, a hub of entertainment in North Little Rock, Arkansas, stands as a modern coliseum for a variety of events, from electrifying concerts to competitive sporting events. This multifunctional arena, situated on the north bank of the Arkansas River, is...
0.6 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock
17 min walk • Dickey–Stephens Park is a baseball park in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The ballpark is primarily used for baseball and serves as the home for the Arkansas Travelers of the Texas League. The capacity of the ballpark is 7,200 which includes 5,800 fixed seats capacity and 1,500 on the berms.
~1000 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
5 min walk • The Statehouse Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. containing approximately 220,000 square feet of space. A 650-space parking deck is located only one block south of the convention center.
~1660 ftNW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, History museum
Old State House, Little Rock
9 min walk • 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.
0.6 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock
17 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.
~540 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock
3 min walk • The Historic Arkansas Museum, sometimes called HAM, is a state history museum in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum was created as part of the Arkansas Territorial Capitol Restoration Commission, by Act 388 of the 1939 Arkansas General Assembly.
~790 ftE
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Museum of Discovery, Little Rock
4 min walk • The Museum of Discovery is located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum is housed in a historic building in the River Market District on the Arkansas River. The Clinton Presidential Center is within walking distance.
~1890 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock
10 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.
~380 ftN
Street
Block 35 Cobblestone Alley, Little Rock
2 min walk • Block 35 Cobblestone Alley is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a 300-foot-long, 30-foot-wide cobblestone alley, which bisects a city block known as Block 35 of the City of Little Rock.
0.5 miE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Park
Arkansas River Trail System, Little Rock
13 min walk • The Arkansas River Trail is a rail trail that runs 17 miles in along both sides of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas.
~1550 ftNW
Memorial
David O. Dodd Memorial, Little Rock
8 min walk • The David O. Dodd Memorial is a monument on the grounds of the Old State House in Little Rock, Arkansas. Erected in 1923 by Confederate memorial groups, it commemorates David O. Dodd, an Arkansas civilian who was executed by the U.S. Army for spying.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East Markham Street Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Central Arkansas Library System, Little Rock (1 min walk), Block 35 Cobblestone Alley, Little Rock (2 min walk), River Market District, Little Rock (3 min walk), Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock (3 min walk).

How to get to East Markham Street Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to East Markham Street Historic District:

Tram

2nd Street & Rock Street • Lines: Blue, Green (2 min walk)
Scott Street & Markham Street • Lines: Blue (3 min walk)

Bus

Central Arkansas Transit Authority Bus Terminal (6 min walk)
Greyhound.. Little Rock. AR (12 min walk)

Train

Little Rock (29 min walk)