About this property
The Diehls Covered Bridge, also known as Turner's Bridge, is a historic wooden covered bridge located at Harrison Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It is a 88.3-foot-long (26.9 m), Burr Truss bridge with a shallow gable roof, constructed in 1892. It crosses the Raystown Branch Juniata River.
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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 80003420. It was listed on April 9, 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 Diehls Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Diehls Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Diehls Covered Bridge?
Diehls Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Diehls Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Diehls Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1892.
Can I research the history near Diehls Covered Bridge?
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