Patoka Bridges Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Patoka Bridges Historic District

Oakland City, Pike County, Indiana
Listed
March 25, 2005
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
05000198

About this property

Patoka Bridges Historic District is a national historic district located in Columbia Township, Gibson County, Indiana and Logan Township, Pike County, Indiana. The district encompasses two contributing bridges, known as Pike County Bridge #246 and Pike County Bridge #81. Pike County Bridge #246, also known as the Iron Dongola Bridge, was built in 1884 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company. It is a Pratt through truss wrought and cast iron bridge measuring 124 feet long. Pike County Bridge #81, also known as the Steel Bridge at Houchins Ditch, was built in 1924. It is a camelback through truss steel bridge measuring 145 feet long. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

Oakland City, Pike County, Indiana

Categories

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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 Patoka Bridges Historic District listed on the National Register?

Patoka Bridges Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Patoka Bridges Historic District?

Patoka Bridges Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Patoka Bridges Historic District?

The period of significance for Patoka Bridges Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.

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