National Register of Historic Places

Big Bend Historical Area

Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Listed
April 20, 1975
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
75001654

About this property

Big Bend Historical Area is a national historic district located at Jefferson Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 4 contributing sites and 2 contributing structures in three areas on the Shenango River. It is the site of the early 19th century Village of Big Bend, abandoned prior to 1940. It includes the site of the Big Bend Iron Furnace (1846), and the remains of the Shenango Division of the Erie Extension Canal towpath, loading bay, and road. Also in the district is the site of the Shenango House Hotel (c. 1830), remains of Dam Number 2, lockkeeper's house, and canal lock. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Location

Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
41.29544, -80.32388

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Sources

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When was Big Bend Historical Area listed on the National Register?

Big Bend Historical Area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Big Bend Historical Area?

Big Bend Historical Area is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Big Bend Historical Area?

The period of significance for Big Bend Historical Area is recorded as the listed era.

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