About this property
Polecat Creek Bridge is a stone arch bridge, in Kansas, United States. It is built of Kansas limestone, crossing Polecat Creek, a clear water creek, and is located in the southwest corner of Butler County, Kansas, two miles from Sedgwick County, Kansas on SW Butler Road. It was opened for traffic in 1901 and is included on the National Register of Historic Places in Butler County, Kansas. Directions: From Wichita, Kansas head east on Highway 54/400 (Kellogg Avenue). One mile east of the Butler County line, turn south on Andover Rd.
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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 85001438. It was listed on July 1, 1985.
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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 Polecat Creek Bridge listed on the National Register?
Polecat Creek Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Polecat Creek Bridge?
Polecat Creek Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Polecat Creek Bridge?
The period of significance for Polecat Creek Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
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