Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
“The Rusher Hotel, also known as the Great Southern Hotel, is a historic hotel building at 127 West Cedar Street in Brinkley, Arkansas. It was opened in January 1915 to serve the Brinkley Union Station.”
Wikipedia article Rusher Hotel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 43 National Register listings published here for Monroe County · listed in 1986 · category: Building.
Sources: the Wikipedia article · the National Register database, National Park Service
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 11 fires within 5 miles of Rusher Hotel between 1993 and 2018, burning about 280 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 was 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 | 4 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 4 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September 2016 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 19 September 2000 | Misuse of fire by a minor | 47 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 9 July 2002 | Debris and open burning | 122 acres | Central Arkansas Refuges Complex | BANKS |
| 2 July 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 10 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 18 July 2006 | Debris and open burning | 30 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 27 June 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 34 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 17 February 2014 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | LON859527 |
| 29 November 1993 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 20 acres | Central Arkansas Refuges Complex | MCGRAW |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Rusher Hotel: 1 past producer. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Brinkley, the town this property stands in, in 72 storm reports between 1993 and 2024: 36 thunderstorm wind, 30 hail, 3 flash flood, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $500,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees, some of which fell on parked cars. A number of homes and businesses were damaged by fallen trees. Some power lines were also pulled down by falling trees. One mobile home was destroyed and several others were damaged. An airplane was flipped over at the municipal airport. |
| February 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $200,000 | A severe thunderstorm struck the Cloverdale section of Brinkley. Trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down. A few of the trees landed on houses and carports. A number of houses suffered roof or siding damage. Fences were blown down. Ten garage doors at a vacant car dealership were blown in. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $100,000 | Several trees were blown down across Brinkley, one of which damaged a home. There was also damage to the roof of the elementary school. |
| November 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $100,000 | Straight-line winds from a severe thunderstorm produced damage in and around the Brinkley area. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, with a few homes and vehicles damaged by fallen trees. Several dozen houses also sustained roof damage from the strong winds. Part of the roof of a grain elevator was torn off. It appears that a brief gustnado may have have been spawned around a farm, resulting in the destruction of a metal farm shop and four grain bins. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $50,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down. Large signs of several businesses were blown down. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $50,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down. The street department sustained roof damage. |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $50,000 | Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a house. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $40,000 | Numerous power lines were blown down, leaving much of Brinkley without power. Several trees were blown down as well. |
| January 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $15,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $10,000 | A tree fell, knocking down power lines. |
| September 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $5,000 | Several trees were blown down. |
| May 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed some trees and power poles. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $1,000 | A large limb fell, blocking Pine St. in Brinkley. |
| May 2010 | Flash Flood | Brinkley | $1,000 | Many roads were reported to be under water in Brinkley, including West 3rd St., Charlyne St., and parts of Main St. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | $1,000 | Large limbs were blown down. |
| February 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Trees and powerlines were blown down in Brinkley. |
| May 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Local officials reported trees and power lines down near Country Club Rd. and Floyd Brown Rd. in Brinkley. Time is based on radar data. |
| April 2022 | Hail | Brinkley | - | Hail of dime to quarter size fell on the north side of Brinkley. |
| April 2022 | Flash Flood | Brinkley | - | The intersection of West Maple and N. Main St. was flooded with approximately one foot of water. |
| February 2018 | Flood | Brinkley | - | All lanes of highway 49 north of Brinkley were temporarily blocked due to high water. |
| April 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | A mobile road sign was blown down on Interstate 40 at Brinkley. |
| April 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | There was extensive damage to trees and power lines at Brinkley. |
| May 2010 | Hail | Brinkley | - | Quarter size hail fell in downtown Brinkley. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | A tree was blown down and was blocking U.S. Highway 49 south of Brinkley. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | A tree was down and was blocking a road in the Dagmar Wildlife Management Area. |
| September 2006 | Lightning | Brinkley | - | Lightning struck a vehicle along Interstate 40. The tires of the vehicle were blown out, and the vehicle was damaged. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines at Brinkley. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Signs blown down. |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Trees down. |
| March 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Thunderstorm winds caused some structural damage to several buildings in Brinkley. Roof damage was noted on some of the buildings, with signs and windows blown out as well. A number of trees and power lines were also knocked down in the area. Some smaller storage buildings were damaged as well. |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Large tree limbs were blown down at Brinkley. |
| May 2003 | Flash Flood | Brinkley | - | Heavy rains caused some street flooding in Brinkley. Several homes were also flooded. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a home just to the south of Brinkley. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down some trees along Highway 17. |
| May 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Several buildings sustained roof damage. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 mph along Interstate 40. |
| April 2022 | Funnel Cloud | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| January 2012 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| January 2012 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| September 2011 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| August 2011 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| March 2008 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| May 2006 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| November 2006 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| November 2006 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| July 2005 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| May 2003 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| May 2003 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| May 2002 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| February 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| March 2001 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| June 2001 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| February 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| April 2000 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| January 1999 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| June 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| June 1999 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
| January 1999 | Hail | Brinkley | - | no account filed |
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.
Other 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Lick Skillet Railroad Work Station Historic District | under 500 feet | 1992 |
 | Gazzola and Vaccaro Building | under 500 feet | 1982 |
 | Monroe County Bank Building | 0.1 miles | 2016 |
| United States Post Office | 0.1 miles | 2022 | |
 | St. John the Baptist Catholic Church | 0.2 miles | 1992 |
 | William Black Family House | 0.2 miles | 1976 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 86001664 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Monroe County | All 43 listed properties in this county. |
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