The Harrison City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1528 in August 2024 to create a Historic District Commission.  The basic function of the Commission will be to promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public through the preservation and protection of buildings, sites, places, and districts of historic interest.  Initial tasks for the first Commission will include (1) reporting on and creating a local historic district and (2) developing and implementing design guidelines for the conservation of structures within the local historic districts.

The City sought five (5) individuals to serve on the Commission.  Qualifications for serving on the Commission are as follows:

• Members must be residents of Harrison and registered to vote within the city limits.

• Members cannot hold a salaried or elective office with the City.

• Members shall demonstrate a positive interest in historic preservation, possessing interest or expertise in architecture, history, building rehabilitation, archeology, or preservation or conservation in general.

Generally speaking, we looked for individuals with a background in history, archeology, architectural history, architecture, and architectural experience with historic structures.  If you have an interest in serving on the Historic District Commission or simply want to request more information about the Commission, please contact Wade Phillips by email at Department of Public Works or call 870-741-3434. 

Historic District Commission
After reviewing all applications received, the Mayor appointed five commissioners, which the Harrison City Council confirmed.  The commissioners chosen to serve on the first Harrison Historic District Commission are Pat Brown, Andi Esters, Cathy Golden, Wayne Keith, and Ken Savills.

UPDATE: The Commissioners' first meeting was held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 118 W. Industrial Park Road. To see the minutes and documents of the meeting, go to HarrisonAR.gov, then to Explore (top right) and click on documents. Then go to the meeting date you are interested in.

For any questions, contact COO/Engineer Wade Phillips.