About this property
The Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge , also known as the Cresson Bridge, is a wooden covered bridge carrying Sawyers Crossing Road over the Ashuelot River in west Swanzey, New Hampshire. Built in 1859 to replace an older bridge, it continues to serve as a part of Swanzey's transportation network, and is one of the state's few surviving 19th-century covered bridges. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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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 78000211. It was listed on November 14, 1978.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge?
Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1859.
Can I research the history near Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge?
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