About this property
The Ashuelot Covered Bridge is a historic wooden covered bridge over the Ashuelot River on Bolton Road, just south of its intersection with NH 119 in Ashuelot, an unincorporated village of Winchester, New Hampshire. Built in 1864-65, it is one of the state's few surviving 19th-century covered bridges. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
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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 81000069. It was listed on February 20, 1981.
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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 Ashuelot Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Ashuelot Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 1981.
What type of historic resource is Ashuelot Covered Bridge?
Ashuelot Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ashuelot Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Ashuelot Covered Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1864.
Can I research the history near Ashuelot Covered Bridge?
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