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Janssen Park
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National Register of Historic Places

Janssen Park

A district of 2 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1979
Listed 1979Mena
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About the district

Janssen Park, at Off AR 8, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 13, 1979. It was among the first 2 of Mena’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and social history, at the local level. The district takes in 2 historic buildings. The listing covers 11 acres. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isMunicipal park in Mena, Arkansas, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Off AR 8, Mena · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Janssen ParkStart here
  2. 2National Guard ArmoryBuilding · 0.1 mi on
  3. 3Old Post OfficeBuilt 1917 · next door
  4. 4Studebaker ShowroomBuilding · next door
  5. 5Mena Kansas City-Southern DepotBuilding · next door
Around it

6 more Register listings within half a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

OEbenezer MonumentObject0.1 miBElks LodgeBuilding0.2 miBPolk County CourthouseBuilding0.2 miBJames D. Shaver House (Additional Documentation)Building0.3 miDMena Commercial Historic DistrictDistrict0.3 miBSt. Agnes Catholic ChurchBuilding0.3 mi

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Questions about Janssen Park

Is Janssen Park on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 13, 1979 (Register number 79000448).

Is Janssen Park a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Arkansas has 20 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Janssen Park?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.