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One of 11 National Register listings published here for Fulton County · listed in 2021 · category: Building.
Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service
Castleberry Building
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.
The listing
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
- Address. 102 South Main St., Salem, 72576
- When was it listed? March 2021
- Category. building
- Township. Benton township
- National Register reference number. 100006023 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.
Fires near this property
144 since 1997Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 144 fires within 5 miles of Castleberry Building between 1997 and 2020, burning about 1,447 acres in total. 3 started naturally. 25 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 |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 73 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 28 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 25 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 12 |
| Natural | 3 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2004 | Debris and open burning | 22 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 5 September 2011 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 4 September 2000 | Natural | 2.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 29 September 2009 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 20 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 10 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 15 September 2001 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 13 September 2002 | Arson/incendiarism | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 13 September 1999 | Equipment and vehicle use | 11 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
Mines and quarries near this property
9 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 9 workings within 5 miles of Castleberry Building: 5 producers, 2 unknowns, 1 prospect, 1 past producer. 5 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Magnesium Compounds. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Farm | Magnesium Compounds | Unknown | ||
| Crusher No. 1 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Joyce Brothers Quarry & Plant | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Humphrie | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Lafevers Sand & Gravel Co. | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Prospect | ||
| Pierce Pit & Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Salem Quarry | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Sturkie Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Unknown |
Storms near this property
59 since 1994Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Salem, the town this property stands in, in 59 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 30 thunderstorm wind, 17 hail, 6 flash flood, 2 lightning. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. 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 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | $500,000 | Airplanes were severely damaged along with structural damage to some airport buildings. Winds estimated at 80 to 100 mph. |
| January 2007 | Flash Flood | Salem | $310,000 | Heavy rains produced widespread flash flooding across Fulton County. Numerous secondary and county roads were flooded and impassible. |
| August 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | $100,000 | Tin roofing was removed from several structures, especially on the west side of Salem. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. |
| October 2009 | Flash Flood | Salem | $30,000 | Water rescues were carried out north of Salem on Arkansas Highway 395 along Pine Hill Creek. |
| December 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | $20,000 | Several power lines were blown down across the county. A roof was blown off a barn in Viola, and a tree fell onto a car in Mammoth Springs. |
| May 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | $5,000 | Trees were downed on houses...with some building damage reported. Straight-line winds were estimated at 60 to 80 mph. |
| April 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | $5,000 | Tree limbs were blown down, causing minor power outages. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | $2,000 | Power lines were blown down in Salem. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | $2,000 | Limbs were blown down on Arkansas Highway 9. |
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | $2,000 | A tree was down on U.S. Highway 412. |
| July 2008 | Lightning | Salem | $2,000 | An outbuilding received damage due to lightning. |
| August 2008 | Lightning | Salem | $100 | Lightning struck in a field and started a fire near the seven mile marker on U.S. Highway 62 west of Salem. Approximately 2 acres of grass and brush were burned. |
| March 2026 | Hail | Salem | - | Quarter-sized hail fell at the 911 dispatch office in Salem. |
| April 2025 | Flash Flood | Salem | - | Widespread flooding occurred in Salem. Water even got into some businesses. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Numerous trees were blown down across Fulton County. |
| November 2024 | Flash Flood | Salem | - | Watered covered AR-Highway 395 in Salem via report from KY3 News out of Springfield, Missouri. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Some trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds. |
| September 2019 | Flash Flood | Salem | - | Water was over the roadway in Salem. |
| May 2017 | Hail | Salem | - | Both a COOP observer and trained spotter reported hail ranging from 0.88 inches to 1.75 inches in diameter as it moved over Salem, Arkansas. |
| May 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Trees were snapped and uprooted in Salem. Large trees were downed with multiple power and telephone lines down. Trained spotter estimated the wind speed at 75 mph. |
| September 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Trees were blown down in Salem across Byron St. and Young St. |
| November 2015 | Flash Flood | Salem | - | State Hwy 365 was closed north of Salem due to flooding. |
| April 2011 | Heavy Rain | Salem | - | The reporting station at Salem recorded its wettest April ever. |
| October 2009 | Heavy Rain | Salem | - | In Salem, it was the wettest October ever recorded. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Trees and power lines were blown down. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | A few trees were blown down. |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Power lines were blown down. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Three trees were reported down on Arkansas Highway 9 one mile south of Salem. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Trees and power lines were downed in the city of Salem. |
| March 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines at Salem, with the roof of a building caving in. |
| November 2006 | Tornado (F1) | Salem | - | A weak tornado was spawned roughly 2 miles west-northwest of Salem. As the tornado tracked to the northeast, it damaged or destroyed several mobile homes and a couple of barns. A large metal business building also suffered damage, with part of a wall blown out and the roof peeled back. A metal shop lost part of a roof as well. A few sheds were destroyed, with a carport thrown across a road. Power lines and power poles were downed, with dozens of trees snapped or uprooted. The tornado dissipated about 3 miles north of Saddle. | |
| August 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees on Highway 9N at Salem. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines. Several homes also sustained roof damage. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Thunderstorm winds knocked down a few trees. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Some power lines were knocked down. |
| April 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | Thunderstorm winds gusting to 60 mph blew down some large tree limbs in Salem. |
| April 2022 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| July 2016 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| March 2015 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Funnel Cloud | Salem | - | no account filed |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| June 2004 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| May 2001 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| January 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | no account filed |
| August 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | no account filed |
| June 1998 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | no account filed |
| June 1998 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| April 1998 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| May 1997 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| July 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | no account filed |
| July 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | no account filed |
| July 1996 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| October 1996 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| March 1996 | Hail | Salem | - | no account filed |
| March 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Salem | - | no account filed |
| June 1994 | Hail | Salem | - | 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
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Valley Homestead | 3.8 miles | 2018 | |
 | Camp Methodist Church | 5.5 miles | 1997 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 100006023 in Record Group 79. |
| Fulton County | All 11 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.