About this property
The Cataract Falls Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans Mill Creek in Lieber State Recreation Area, Owen County, Indiana, United States. Built in 1876 by the Smith Bridge company of Toledo, Ohio, it was at one time one of the most famous and photographed covered bridges in the United States. It is the only remaining one in Owen County. Since the road bypassed the bridge in 1988, it is only open to pedestrians. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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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 05000339. It was listed on April 26, 2005.
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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 Cataract Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Cataract Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Cataract Covered Bridge?
Cataract Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cataract Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Cataract Covered Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1876.
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