Argenta History
The Argenta Historic District encompasses significant historic elements of central North Little Rock, Arkansas. The area that is now central North Little Rock was known as Argenta when it was first settled and remained unincorporated until it was annexed to Little Rock in 1890. Argenta was founded as an independent town in 1866 (and eventually incorporated into the city of North Little Rock). It was the first location to connect Memphis and the Little Rock area by railroad.
In 1890, the community of Argenta filed papers to incorporate as a city. However, Argenta’s southern neighbor, across the Arkansas River, quickly passed legislation to annex the little town and make it the eighth ward of that city. Years later, a group of north-side businessmen led by William C. Faucette (who was elected to the Arkansas state legislature) introduced a bill to allow a new city to be created by annexing the eighth ward of Little Rock. In 1903 North Little Rock and Argenta town residents voted to merge. In January 1906, North Little Rock changed its name to Argenta, but in October 1917 renamed itself back to North Little Rock.
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Murals by local artists dot the landscape. Trolleys run down Main street. Community theater, comedy theater, local breweries, a coffee house & a sushi place, bars, restaurants & a library sits interspersed with metal sculptures of colorful dogs. A bed & breakfast beckons guests to stay & explore this charming part of the city 💛
— Beckie Sudduth
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, The Argenta Downtown Council is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.
