Lewellen State Aid Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Lewellen State Aid Bridge

Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska
Listed
June 28, 1992
Type
Structure
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
92000756

About this property

The Lewellen State Aid Bridge, near Lewellen, Nebraska, United States, is a historic Pratt pony truss bridge that was built in 1926. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Along with the Lisco State Aid Bridge, it is one of two surviving multiple-span "State Aid" bridges in Nebraska, out of eight constructed.

Location

Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska
41.31758, -102.14323

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 92000756. It was listed on June 28, 1992.

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Oshkosh Water Tower
Industrial
12.1 mi
Garden County Courthouse
Civil War
12.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Blue Water Creek
1864Indian Wars
14.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Lewellen State Aid Bridge listed on the National Register?

Lewellen State Aid Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Lewellen State Aid Bridge?

Lewellen State Aid Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lewellen State Aid Bridge?

The period of significance for Lewellen State Aid Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era.

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