Bridge in Gibson Borough
National Register of Historic Places

Bridge in Gibson Borough

South Gibson, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
Listed
June 21, 1988
Type
Structure
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
88000839

About this property

The Bridge in Gibson Borough near South Gibson, Pennsylvania was a stone false arch bridge over Bell Creek, north of its confluence with Tunkhannock Creek. It was constructed sometime between 1750 and 1824 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The bridge was a type of false arch clapper bridge or stone slab bridge on corbelled stone supports. From the corners of the wing walls it measured 58 by 25 feet. It was located in Gibson Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania north of the unincorporated town of South Gibson. The meaning of "Gibson Borough" in the National Register listing is unclear. The bridge was reported as "demolished" to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in December 2015.

Location

South Gibson, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
41.74216, -75.63051

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When was Bridge in Gibson Borough listed on the National Register?

Bridge in Gibson Borough was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Bridge in Gibson Borough?

Bridge in Gibson Borough is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bridge in Gibson Borough?

The period of significance for Bridge in Gibson Borough is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1750.

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