National Register of Historic Places

Blakeman Bridge

Charleston, Coles County, Illinois
Listed
November 30, 1981
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
81000212

About this property

Blakeman Bridge is an arch bridge which crosses the Embarras River in Coles County, Illinois. The concrete bridge is supported by three arches and is 257 feet (78 m) long. The Mercantile Bridge Company built the bridge in 1907. The bridge spanned the river at the site of the first mill and settlement in Coles County. As Illinois Route 130 crosses the river only 200 feet (61 m) upstream, the bridge was used as a detour for that route when its bridge was replaced. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 1981.

Location

Charleston, Coles County, Illinois
39.44960, -88.15020

Categories

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Sources

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When was Blakeman Bridge listed on the National Register?

Blakeman Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 1981.

What type of historic resource is Blakeman Bridge?

Blakeman Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Blakeman Bridge?

The period of significance for Blakeman Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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