Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
“The Perryville American Legion Building is a historic fraternal meeting hall at 408 W. It is a single story masonry building with Rustic and Tudor styling.”
Wikipedia article Perryville American Legion Building, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 15 National Register listings published here for Perry County · listed in 1990 · 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 97 fires within 5 miles of Perryville American Legion Building between 1997 and 2020, burning about 595 acres in total. 11 started naturally. 10 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 | 40 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 26 |
| Natural | 11 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 10 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 7 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 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 2012 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 7 September 2005 | Arson/incendiarism | 5.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 6 September 2011 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 30 September 2007 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 29 September 2007 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 23 September 2010 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 23 September 2010 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 21 September 2010 | Equipment and vehicle use | 2.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 6 workings within 5 miles of Perryville American Legion Building: 4 past producers, 1 unknown, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Manganese, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unk | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| A. L. Young | Manganese | Unknown | ||
| Vaught Prospect | Manganese | Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk Gravel Pits 3 | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Perryville, the town this property stands in, in 72 storm reports between 1994 and 2024: 37 thunderstorm wind, 21 hail, 8 flash flood, 6 flood. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2008 | Flood | Perryville | $600,000 | Heavy rain caused the Fourche LaFave River near Houston to go above moderate flood level and crest at the 7th highest crest of record. Agricultural losses in winter wheat, sod, and livestock were noted. County roads were damaged and Arkansas Highway 300 had water over it for a prolonged period of time. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $75,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down, and some roof damage occurred. |
| April 2008 | Flash Flood | Perryville | $75,000 | Mobile homes on Reynolds Street in Perryville were flooded. |
| October 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $25,000 | Trees were blown down. One of the trees fell on a house. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $25,000 | A tree was down on a house trailer in Harris Brake. |
| November 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $15,000 | The roof of an outdoor stage at the Perry County Fairgrounds was torn off and blown 40 yards away. Also, several large trees were blown down. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $15,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $15,000 | Trees were blown down. |
| April 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $5,000 | Trees were blown down at Perryville. |
| December 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $5,000 | Trees were blown down at Harris Brake Lake. |
| December 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $5,000 | Trees were blown down. |
| December 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $5,000 | Trees were blown down. |
| October 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $1,000 | Large limbs were blown down. |
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $1,000 | A tree was down on Allen Point. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | $500 | Thunderstorm winds downed a large pine tree onto Highway 300. |
| January 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | A trained spotter estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph in the community of Perryville, AR. |
| January 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Multiple trees were blown down near the community of Perryville, AR. |
| April 2022 | Hail | Perryville | - | Hail was reported by the fire department and relayed by Perry county OEM. |
| March 2021 | Flood | Perryville | - | Heavy rain brought flooding the Fourche LaFave River at Houston late March. |
| May 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Social media showed a picture of a large tree down in downtown Perryville. |
| January 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | A power line was down on Hwy 300 southeast of Perryville. |
| April 2020 | Flood | Perryville | - | Flooding continued on the Fourche LaFave River at Houston into the first part of April 2020. |
| April 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | A tree was blown down across Houston Avenue on the east side of the town of Perryville. |
| February 2019 | Flash Flood | Perryville | - | Numerous roads in and around Perryville were closed due to high water. |
| August 2019 | Flash Flood | Perryville | - | Several areas of flash flooding were reported along Hwy. 60 West near Perryville. |
| March 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | A large tree was blown down, blocking the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 300. |
| February 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Wind gusts near 60 mph were estimated in the town of Perryville. |
| September 2018 | Flash Flood | Perryville | - | Water was over Highway 60 near Sweet Home Loop. |
| April 2017 | Flash Flood | Perryville | - | A road was flooded and a car was stranded in water. |
| March 2016 | Hail | Perryville | - | Quarter sized hail in Perryville. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | A few trees were blown down in the area. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | A spotter estimated wind gusts at 60 mph at Harris Brake. |
| April 2010 | Hail | Perryville | - | Nickel and quarter size hail fell in downtown Perryville. |
| September 2009 | Flood | Perryville | - | Heavy rainfall in September resulted in the Fourche LaFave River exceeding flood stage at the gage near Houston. Some cropland and pastures were impacted. |
| October 2009 | Flood | Perryville | - | Heavy rainfall at the end of October resulted in the Fourche LaFave River exceeding flood stage at the gage near Houston. |
| November 2009 | Flood | Perryville | - | Heavy rainfall at the end of October resulted in the Fourche LaFave River near Houston remaining above flood stage into early November. |
| June 2008 | Flash Flood | Perryville | - | Water was covering several major highways in the northern portion of the county. |
| January 2007 | Flash Flood | Perryville | - | Bethel Road near Houston was impassible due to high water levels. |
| April 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees, large limbs and power lines. |
| March 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Thunderstorm winds damaged the roofs of several buildings in Perryville. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Thunderstorm winds downed some large tree limbs and caused some roof damage to several buildings in Perryville. |
| November 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Thunderstorm winds downed some large trees. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees. |
| March 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees. A number of buildings received roof damage by falling trees. Several other buildings were also damaged by the strong winds. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Some trees were blown down. |
| November 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | Some trees were blown down. |
| April 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Perryville | - | A few trees were knocked down. |
| March 2017 | Hail | Perryville | - | no account filed |
| March 2016 | Hail | Perryville | - | no account filed |
| April 2015 | Hail | Perryville | - | no account filed |
| June 2014 | Hail | Perryville | - | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Hail | Perryville | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Perryville | - | no account filed |
| April 2010 | Hail | Perryville | - | no account filed |
| April 2009 | Hail | Perryville | - | no account filed |
| August 2008 | Hail | Perryville | - | no account filed |
| April 2007 | Hail | Perryville | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Perryville | - | no account filed |
| April 2005 | Hail | Perryville | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Perry County Courthouse | under 500 feet | 1976 |
 | Perryville Commercial Historic District | 0.1 miles | 2012 |
 | Perry Rock Island Railroad Depot | 3.1 miles | 2021 |
 | Houston Methodist Episcopal Church, South | 6.5 miles | 1994 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 90001377 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Perry County | All 15 listed properties in this county. |
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