Ten Mile House

The Ten Mile House is a brick residence with a gabled roof and four end chimneys in Mabelvale. The structure displays distinctive construction methods from the early settlement period, featuring high walls that extend above the roofline.

The residence was built in the early 1800s along the old trade route and served as shelter for travelers crossing the region. The structure marks the origins of European settlement patterns in what was then the Arkansas Territory.

The house takes its name from its location on the old stagecoach route, where such distance markers helped travelers gauge their journey. Local residents used these reference points as a natural way to navigate and describe the landscape.

The building sits on a property with additional historical monuments and can be viewed from the exterior. Visitors should be aware that the site is on private grounds, and access may be limited depending on availability.

The construction joins pairs of chimneys with high walls that rise above the roof ridge - an uncommon feature for the period. This unusual arrangement served both practical and visual purposes while distinguishing it from typical buildings of the era.

Location: Little Rock

GPS coordinates: 34.68650,-92.39780

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42