About this property
The Cunningham Bridge is an historic place on the national register in Adams County, Pennsylvania, near Greenmount, Pennsylvania, United States. The three-section iron bridge spans west-to-east from Franklin Township to Cumberland Township and is the oldest example of a Baltimore truss. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as "Bridge in Cumberland Township" in 1988 despite being in Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
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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 88000866. 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 in Cumberland Township listed on the National Register?
Bridge in Cumberland Township was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Bridge in Cumberland Township?
Bridge in Cumberland Township is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridge in Cumberland Township?
The period of significance for Bridge in Cumberland Township is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Bridge in Cumberland Township?
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