About this property
Cooch's Bridge is a historic district located at Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, Delaware, and is the site of the 1777 Battle of Cooch's Bridge. While there are several modern bridges near the site of the battle, the original bridge was in poor shape in 1777, and did not survive the American Revolution.
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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 73000528. 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 Cooch's Bridge Historic District listed on the National Register?
Cooch's Bridge Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Cooch's Bridge Historic District?
Cooch's Bridge Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cooch's Bridge Historic District?
The period of significance for Cooch's Bridge Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1777.
Can I research the history near Cooch's Bridge Historic District?
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