Walnut Ridge Army Airfield Access Road
The Walnut Ridge Army Airfield Access Road is a historic roadway segment near College City, Arkansas. It consists of about 0.75 miles (1.21 km) of Fulbright Avenue, extending east from its junction with the U.S. Highway 67 (US 67) to Stafford Lane. It has a largely original concrete surface 20 feet (6.1 m), with gravel shoulders. It also passes over two period culverts. The roadway is part of the original main access road to the Walnut Ridge Army Airfield, and was built in 1942–43, when the field was in active use during World War II. It is a well-preserved example of the period road building.[2]
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| Location | Fulbright Avenue between US 67 and Stafford Lane, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas |
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| Coordinates | 36°7′32″N 90°56′59″W |
| Area | 3.6 acres (1.5 ha) |
| Built | 1943 |
| NRHP reference No. | 160000318[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 7, 2016 |
The roadway section was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "NRHP nomination for Walnut Ridge Army Airfield Access Road" (PDF). Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
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