About this property
The Hassenplug Bridge is an historic wooden covered bridge which is located in Mifflinburg, Union County, Pennsylvania. The oldest covered bridge in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (the American state with the most covered bridges), it is also purportedly the oldest covered bridge in the United States, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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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 80003641. It was listed on February 8, 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 Hassenplug Bridge listed on the National Register?
Hassenplug Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 8, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Hassenplug Bridge?
Hassenplug Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hassenplug Bridge?
The period of significance for Hassenplug Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Hassenplug Bridge?
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