About this property
Hayes Bridge is a historic wooden covered bridge in West Buffalo Township, Union County, Pennsylvania. It is a 63-foot-long (19 m), King truss bridge, constructed in 1882, and repaired in 1957. It crosses the west or south branch of Buffalo Creek.
Location
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 80003642. 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 Hayes Bridge listed on the National Register?
Hayes Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 8, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Hayes Bridge?
Hayes Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hayes Bridge?
The period of significance for Hayes Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1882.
Can I research the history near Hayes Bridge?
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