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One of 25 National Register listings published here for Craighead County · listed in 2020 · category: Building.
Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service
Citizens Bank Building
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
The listing
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
- Address. 100 West Washington St., Jonesboro, 72401
- When was it listed? September 2020
- Category. building
- Township. Jonesboro township
- National Register reference number. 100005581 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.
Fires near this property
14 since 1998Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 14 fires within 5 miles of Citizens Bank Building between 1998 and 2020, burning about 166 acres in total. None started naturally. 3 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 3 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 3 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3 |
| Debris and open burning | 3 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 September 1999 | Equipment and vehicle use | 3.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 19 September 1999 | Debris and open burning | 7.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 26 August 2007 | Misuse of fire by a minor | 5.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 18 July 1998 | Arson/incendiarism | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 15 July 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 25 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 12 May 2001 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 4.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 12 May 2001 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 4.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 20 April 2000 | Smoking | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
Mines and quarries near this property
10 of 16 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 16 workings within 5 miles of Citizens Bank Building: 13 unknowns, 3 producers. 3 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Clay. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro Brick Co | Clay | Unknown | ||
| Jonesboro Brick Co | Clay | Unknown | ||
| Jonesboro Brick Co | Clay | Unknown | ||
| Griffith Pit & Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Jonesboro Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Jonesboro Pit & Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown |
Storms near this property
60 of 147 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Jonesboro, the town this property stands in, in 147 storm reports between 1994 and 2024: 62 thunderstorm wind, 48 hail, 28 flash flood, 4 tornado. The reports record 1 death and 24 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Flash Flood | Jonesboro | 1 killed, $50,000 | Heavy rain produced flash flooding in northern parts of Jonesboro in Eastern Arkansas. A boy was swept into a drainage ditch near Burke Avenue and Vine Street and was killed. Several homes were flooded along Burke Avenue and North Patrick Street. |
| March 2020 | Tornado (EF3) | Jonesboro | 22 hurt, $300,000,000 | This tornado developed just north of I-555 and west of Caraway Road. The tornado quickly intensified and caused EF2 damage near the intersection of Caraway Rd. and Race St. The tornado weakened slightly, but produced EF2 damage again at the Mall at Turtle Creek. The tornado reached its most intense stage as it approached and moved across the Jonesboro Airport. Several large industrial buildings were severely damaged. As the tornado moved through residential areas northeast of the airport, it caused EF2 to isolated EF3 damage to homes. The tornado began weakening after it crossed Highway 49 northeast of Jonesboro, with the final damage observed to the northeast of Brookland. Peak winds were estimated at 150 mph. |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | 1 hurt, $2,000 | Straight line winds produced damage to a school bus at Highway 63 and Commerce Drive near Jonesboro. One adult was injured as a result. He was on the bus when the windows shattered resulting in the injury. He was transported to the hospital. |
| May 2003 | Lightning | Jonesboro | 1 hurt | A man was injured when he was struck by lightning while working near a radio transmitter site. |
| July 2017 | Tornado (EF1) | Jonesboro | $750,000 | A brief EF1 tornado with maximum speeds of 100 to 105 mph touched down approximately one half mile south southeast of downtown Jonesboro with a highly localized area of damage between Citizens Street and the intersection of Rains street and East Oak Avenue. An apartment complex sustained roof damage and several windows were blown out. In addition, fence and siding debris were lofted and scattered about the area. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $125,000 | Several businesses and homes were damaged. Fifteen fiberglass poles were damaged. Some trees were blown down. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $125,000 | Some homes and businesses were damaged in Monette. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down between Jonesboro and Monette. |
| April 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $75,000 | Three trailers and an outbuilding were destroyed. One trailer was moved off of its foundation. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. |
| March 2021 | Flash Flood | Jonesboro | $50,000 | Many streets were flooded and closed off in southeast Jonesboro. Several cars were stalled and stranded. Timms Street was flooded and water rescues from vehicles occurred on Red Wolf Boulevard south of Nettleton Avenue. |
| January 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $50,000 | Straight line winds damaged several buildings. Several trees were knocked down damaging a house. A vehicle was also damaged. |
| August 2002 | Flash Flood | Jonesboro | $50,000 | Twenty homes and some businesses were flooded. Many roads throughout the city were flooded. |
| July 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $50,000 | Some roof damage occurred on the campus of Arkansas State University. A mobile home was damaged. A radio tower was blown over. Numerous trees were blown down. Some trees fell on several homes. |
| July 2001 | Lightning | Jonesboro | $50,000 | A vacant restaurant was badly damaged by a fire started by lightning. |
| November 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $50,000 | A number of homes sustained wind damage in Jonesboro. The damage mainly consisted of broken windows and awnings. Some roofs were also damaged. A number of trees and power lines were also blown down. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $50,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $30,000 | Straight line winds resulted in damage within the city limits of Jonesboro. Windows on a church van were blown out along North Main Street. A restaurant along East Word Avenue had the roof ripped off from the building. Trees were knocked down along North Third Street. The highway department reported lots of debris in the roadways in the vicinity of the area. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $30,000 | Several houses and one car were damaged. Some trees and power lines were blown down. |
| January 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $25,000 | One store was damaged and some businesses signs were destroyed in Jonesboro. One mobile home was destroyed and a second mobile home was damaged near Monette. Some power lines were blown down as well. |
| February 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $25,000 | A few homes were damaged. Several building on the Arkansas State University campus were damaged. A barn and an unoccupied mobile home were also damaged. Several trees were blown down. |
| February 2001 | Flash Flood | Jonesboro | $25,000 | Four inches of rain in a short period of time caused flood waters to reach many houses in Jonesboro with about 100 people forced to evacuate. Several roads were closed in the city. |
| February 2019 | Flash Flood | Jonesboro | $20,000 | Sinkhole from excess water at Monroe Avenue and Puryear Street. |
| December 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $20,000 | Straight line winds knocked a large tree on to a car on Rich Road. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $20,000 | Several buildings were damaged. A metal roof was blown down. A sign was knocked down. Several power lines were also blown down. |
| January 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $20,000 | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $15,000 | A tree was knocked down near Oak Avenue and Main Street along with other reports of trees down in Jonesboro. |
| June 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $15,000 | Several street lights and utility poles were blown down. Two metal storage buildings were blown down. |
| August 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $10,000 | A large tree fell on a mobile home off of Duncan Road. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $10,000 | Straight line winds blew down a frame-only construction project on Post Road in Jonesboro. |
| February 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $10,000 | One home had damage to the roof and the front porch. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $10,000 | Several power lines and power poles were knocked down. |
| July 2005 | Lightning | Jonesboro | $10,000 | Two homes were damaged by fires started by lightning. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $10,000 | A mobile home park was damaged. |
| January 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $10,000 | A mobile home was damaged. Some fences were knocked down. |
| June 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $10,000 | A van used to transport children from a daycare center was heavily damaged when a tree fell on it. Several other trees were blown down. |
| July 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $10,000 | A few trees and power lines were blown down. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $10,000 | A trailer was overturned. A tree fell on a house. |
| March 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $10,000 | no account filed |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $5,000 | Numerous trees were damaged as well as minor damage to homes and businesses across Jonesboro. |
| August 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $5,000 | Power lines were blown down along Nettleton, Matthews, and Airport Roads. |
| September 2020 | Flash Flood | Jonesboro | $5,000 | Heavy rain caused flash flooding in central and western Jonesboro. Several cars were stranded, and roads had water up to a foot deep. |
| March 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $5,000 | Four power-lines down in the northbound lane along I-555 near the Washington Street exit in Jonesboro. |
| November 2015 | Flash Flood | Jonesboro | $5,000 | A car was stranded in about a foot of water in Jonesboro. |
| September 2009 | Flash Flood | Jonesboro | $5,000 | Several homes along Craighead Road 620 had water in their yards. One home had 12 inches of water in their yard which ripped down a privacy fence. Another home had 2 inches of water inside their shop. |
| November 2004 | Flash Flood | Jonesboro | $5,000 | Several roads were flooded when Turtle Creek came out of its banks. Some of the water approached a house. |
| August 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $5,000 | A few trees were blown down. |
| March 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $5,000 | A chimney was blown down. One house suffered roof damage. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $5,000 | Several large tree limbs and power lines were blown down. |
| May 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $5,000 | Several power poles were bent over. Some trees and power lines were blown down as well. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $5,000 | Several trees and signs were knocked down. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree and a satellite dish. |
| August 2006 | Hail | Jonesboro | $5,000 | no account filed |
| April 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $5,000 | no account filed |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $4,000 | A couple of power poles snapped at the intersection of Highland and Caraway Roads. |
| April 1995 | Hail | Jonesboro | $4,000 | no account filed |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $2,000 | A large tree was knocked down near Gee Street in Jonesboro. |
| May 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $2,000 | A large tree was knocked down in Jonesboro. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jonesboro | $2,000 | A gust front ahead of a line of thunderstorms knocked some shingles off a roof of an apartment building in Jonesboro. |
| May 2008 | Hail | Jonesboro | $2,000 | Quarter size hail fell in North Jonesboro. |
| May 2008 | Hail | Jonesboro | $2,000 | Quarter size hail fell on Arkansas State University Campus in Jonesboro. |
| March 2008 | Hail | Jonesboro | $1,500 | no account filed |
Map coverage status
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Listed places nearby
6 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Edward L. Westbrooke Building | under 500 feet | 2003 |
 | Craighead County Courthouse | under 500 feet | 1998 |
 | Jonesboro U.S. Post Office and Courthouse | under 500 feet | 2019 |
 | Mercantile Bank Building | 0.1 miles | 2005 |
| Stuck, C.A., and Sons Lumber | 0.2 miles | 2002 | |
| Nash-Reid-Hill House | 0.3 miles | 1994 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 100005581 in Record Group 79. |
| Craighead County | All 25 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.