National Register of Historic Places

Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge

Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia
Listed
March 31, 1975
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000614

About this property

The Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge, near Thomaston, Georgia, was originally built in 1892, destroyed by a flood in 1994, and rebuilt using original timbers and traditional methods in 1997. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It is a Town lattice truss bridge. It has also been called the Hootenville Covered Bridge. It is located about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Thomaston, about 1 mile (1.6 km) off U.S. 19 on Allen Rd. "It spans Auchumpkee Creek in the Hootenville Militia District of Upson County, Georgia. The bridge is completely covered and extends 120 feet 9 inches in length resting on two native stone piers held together with cement."

Location

Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia
32.75569, -84.23187

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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When was Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge?

Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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