About this property
The Caledonia Bowstring Bridge is a historic bridge in the village of Caledonia, Ohio, United States. Built in the 1870s but no longer in use, it has been named a historic site. In 1873, local officials arranged with the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, for the construction of a bowstring arch bridge over the Scioto River.
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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 78002131. It was listed on May 22, 1978.
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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 Caledonia Bowstring Bridge listed on the National Register?
Caledonia Bowstring Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Caledonia Bowstring Bridge?
Caledonia Bowstring Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Caledonia Bowstring Bridge?
The period of significance for Caledonia Bowstring Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1873.
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