Campbell House (Forrest City, Arkansas)

The Campbell House is a historic house at 305 North Forrest Street in Forrest City, Arkansas. It is a two-story brick building, exhibiting classic Prairie School features including a low-pitch hip roof and wide eaves. It was built in 1917 by William Wilson Campbell, a leading banker and businessman in Forrest City, and remains in the hands of his descendants. It was designed by Estes Mann.[2]

Campbell House
Location in Arkansas
Location in United States
Location305 N. Forrest St., Forrest City, Arkansas
Coordinates35°0′49″N 90°47′3″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1917 (1917)
Architectural stylePrairie School
NRHP reference No.06000841[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 21, 2006

It was severely damaged by fire in 1927, and had a large addition added in 1959. Campbell played host to a number of notable luminaries, including Will Rogers and Governor Winthrop Rockefeller.[3]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1]

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