About this property
The Coldwater Covered Bridge, also known as the Hughes Mill Covered Bridge, is a locally owned wooden covered bridge that spans the outflow from Oxford Lake (marble springs) in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. It is located at Oxford Lake Park off State Route 21 in the city of Oxford, about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) south of Anniston. Built circa 1850, the 63-foot (19-meter) bridge is a rare construction of Multiple King-post truss with Town Lattice over a single span.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000333. It was listed on April 10, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Coldwater Creek Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Coldwater Creek Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Coldwater Creek Covered Bridge?
Coldwater Creek Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Coldwater Creek Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Coldwater Creek Covered Bridge is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1850.
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