About this property
The Beechdale Bridge, also known as the Burkholder Bridge, is a historic covered bridge in Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Township Route 548 crosses Buffalo Creek on the bridge, southwest of Berlin. The Burr truss bridge was built in 1870 by an unknown builder and is owned by the county.
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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 80003628. It was listed on December 10, 1980.
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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 Beechdale Bridge listed on the National Register?
Beechdale Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Beechdale Bridge?
Beechdale Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beechdale Bridge?
The period of significance for Beechdale Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.
Can I research the history near Beechdale Bridge?
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