Leake–Ingham Building

The Leake–Ingham Building is a historic commercial building in Camden, Arkansas. It is located behind the McCollum-Chidester House at 926 Washington Street NW, and is part of the Ouachita County Historical Society Museum. It is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Camden. The single-story Greek Revival structure was built c. 1850 by William Leake, a prominent Camden attorney, and has a distinctive Greek temple front. It was originally located on a prominent corner of the city, at Washington and Harrison Streets. Leake operated a law practice from the building until 1866 with various partners, after which it was used to house government offices, and later Camden's first library. Threatened with demolition in the 1950s, it was moved several times before its acquisition by the historical society.[2]

Leake–Ingham Building
Leake–Ingham Building is located in Arkansas
Leake–Ingham Building
Location in Arkansas
Leake–Ingham Building is located in the United States
Leake–Ingham Building
Location in United States
Location926 Washington St., NW, Camden, Arkansas
Coordinates33°35′5″N 92°50′38″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1850 (1850)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
Part ofWashington Street Historic District (ID09001256)
NRHP reference No.75000399[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 2, 1975
Designated CPJanuary 22, 2010

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Leake–Ingham Building". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2014-06-08.


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