About this property
Big Black River Railroad Bridge is a 465-foot-long (142 m) concrete open-spandrel arch bridge over the Big Black River built in 1917 near Bovina, Mississippi. It spans the river between Warren County and Hinds County; the nearest settlements are Bovina (in Warren) and Edwards, Mississippi (in Hinds). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
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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 88002418. It was listed on November 16, 1988.
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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 Big Black River Railroad Bridge listed on the National Register?
Big Black River Railroad Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Big Black River Railroad Bridge?
Big Black River Railroad Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Big Black River Railroad Bridge?
The period of significance for Big Black River Railroad Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Big Black River Railroad Bridge?
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