About this property
The Old Vicksburg Bridge , also known as Mississippi River Bridge , is a cantilever bridge carrying one rail line across the Mississippi River between Delta, Louisiana and Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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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 88002423. It was listed on February 14, 1989.
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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 Mississippi River Bridge listed on the National Register?
Mississippi River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Mississippi River Bridge?
Mississippi River Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mississippi River Bridge?
The period of significance for Mississippi River Bridge is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Mississippi River Bridge?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Mississippi River Bridge will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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