University of Arkansas Campus Historic District

The University of Arkansas Campus Historic District is an academic complex in Fayetteville featuring buildings spanning multiple eras alongside walkable green spaces. The grounds connect numerous structures through paved pathways, making it easy to move around and explore the different corners of the campus on foot.

Development of this campus began in 1879 with the construction of Old Main, the institution's earliest major building. A comprehensive master plan introduced in 1925 established the organized layout and expansion framework that shaped the grounds into its current form.

Memorial Hall transformed from a student union in 1940 to academic departments, reflecting the evolution of educational needs through different generations.

The grounds are bordered by four streets: Garland Avenue, Maple Street, Arkansas Avenue, and Dickson Street, making it easy to find your way around. Wear comfortable shoes when visiting, as walking through the various buildings and paths offers the best way to experience the place.

Senior Walk is a distinctive tradition in which graduate names have been embedded in concrete pathways since the early 1900s, creating a physical record scattered across the grounds. These paths quietly document the passage of thousands of people through the institution.