Johnny Cash Boyhood Home is a Delta vernacular with Colonial Revival elements landmark in Dyess, Arkansas, and a filming location for Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music (1969). Built in 1934, it was designed by Federal Emergency Relief Administration, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Arkansas State University.
Location: Dyess Colony, Dyess, Arkansas, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Dyess Colony, Dyess
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1966, SRC-1967 - Built in 1934
confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-1968, SRC-1969, SRC-6466, SRC-6467, SRC-9494 - Designed by Federal Emergency Relief Administration
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1966, SRC-1968 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-1966, SRC-1967, SRC-3821 - Owned by Arkansas State University
confidence 90/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-1966, SRC-1969, SRC-3822, SRC-6379, SRC-1967 - Appeared in Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music (movie, 1969)
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-9425, SRC-9426, SRC-9532 - Architectural style: Delta vernacular with Colonial Revival elements
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-13509, SRC-9494
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13509 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/100002000.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1966 — National Park Service — Farm No. 266, Johnny Cash Boyhood Home (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1967 — Encyclopedia of Arkansas — Historic Dyess Colony: Boyhood Home of Johnny Cash (Tier 2, reference_work; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1968 — CBS News — Johnny Cash's boyhood home added to national historic register (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1969 — Wikipedia — Johnny Cash Boyhood Home (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3821 — rollingstone.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3822 — astate.edu (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6379 — Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home — Arkansas.com (Arkansas Dept. of Parks, Heritage & Tourism) (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6466 — Arkansas State University — Johnny Cash Boyhood Home Placed On National Register (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6467 — The Boot — Johnny Cash's Childhood Home Is Now on the National Register of Historic Places (Tier 3, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9425 — en.wikipedia.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9426 — www.openculture.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9494 — Altoona Mirror — Johnny Cash boyhood home considered for historic nomination (Tier 2, news_reporting; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9532 — PopMatters — POV: Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Johnny Cash Boyhood Home connected to Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music?
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, in Dyess, Arkansas, has a documented connection to Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Who designed Johnny Cash Boyhood Home?
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home was designed by Federal Emergency Relief Administration.
Where is Johnny Cash Boyhood Home located?
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home is located in Dyess, Arkansas.