Duck Creek Aqueduct
National Historic Landmark

Duck Creek Aqueduct

Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana
Listed
August 24, 2014
Type
Structure
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
14000922

About this property

Duck Creek Aqueduct, also known as the Metamora Aqueduct and Whitewater Canal Aqueduct, is a historic aqueduct carrying the Whitewater Canal over Duck Creek in Metamora Township, Franklin County, Indiana. Built in 1846, it is the only surviving covered wood aqueduct in the United States. The aqueduct was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2014. It is located in the Whitewater Canal Historic District and part of the Metamora Historic District.

Location

Metamora, Franklin County, Indiana
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Duck Creek Aqueduct listed on the National Register?

Duck Creek Aqueduct was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 2014.

What type of historic resource is Duck Creek Aqueduct?

Duck Creek Aqueduct is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Duck Creek Aqueduct a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Duck Creek Aqueduct has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Duck Creek Aqueduct?

The period of significance for Duck Creek Aqueduct is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1847.

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