Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge
National Historic Landmark

Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge

Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky
Listed
May 14, 1975
Type
Structure
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
75000786

About this property

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge (formerly the Cincinnati-Covington Bridge) is a suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. When opened to traffic on January 1, 1867, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet (322 m) main span, before being overtaken by the Niagara Clifton Bridge, which was later surpassed by John A. Roebling's most famous design of the 1883 Brooklyn Bridge at 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m). Pedestrians use the bridge to get between the hotels, bars, restaurants, and other amenities in Northern Kentucky. The bar and restaurant district at the foot of the bridge on the Kentucky side is known as Roebling Point.

Location

Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky
39.09232, -84.50951

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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge listed on the National Register?

Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge?

Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge 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 Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge?

The period of significance for Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1867.

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