Coon Box Fork Bridge
About this property
The Coon Box Fork Bridge is a swinging suspension bridge located 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Coon Box in Jefferson County, Mississippi. The bridge carries Coon Box Road across the North Fork Coles Creek. Constructed in 1919 for $3,498.99, the bridge has a wooden deck and concrete towers plated in iron.
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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 79003429. It was listed on May 22, 1979.
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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 Coon Box Fork Bridge listed on the National Register?
Coon Box Fork Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Coon Box Fork Bridge?
Coon Box Fork Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Coon Box Fork Bridge?
The period of significance for Coon Box Fork Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1919.
Can I research the history near Coon Box Fork Bridge?
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