About this property
The Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships, also known as the Penns Creek Bridge, Camelback Bridge, or Camelback, was a historic bridge located at Monroe Township and Penn Township near Selinsgrove in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was a 194-foot-long (59 m) barrel arch bridge built in 1919. It spanned Penns Creek.
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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 88000811. It was listed on June 21, 1988.
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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 Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships listed on the National Register?
Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships?
Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships?
The period of significance for Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1919.
Can I research the history near Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships?
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