About this property
The Hillsboro Covered Bridge, known locally as the "Hillsboro-Grange City Covered Bridge", spans Fox Creek in Fleming County adjacent to Kentucky Route 111, 13.6 miles (21.9 km) southeast of Flemingsburg, Kentucky. Probably built in the late 1860s, it was discontinued in 1968 when it was replaced fifty yards (46 m) upstream by a concrete bridge. The bridge's timbers are of yellow pine with double shouldered braces.
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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 76000881. It was listed on March 25, 1976.
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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 Hillsboro Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Hillsboro Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Hillsboro Covered Bridge?
Hillsboro Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hillsboro Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Hillsboro Covered Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1968.
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