About this property
The Hewitt Covered Bridge is a historic wooden covered bridge located at Southampton Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It is an 88-foot-long (27 m), low to medium Burr Truss bridge with a medium gable roof. It crosses Town 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 80003417. 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 Hewitt Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Hewitt Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Hewitt Covered Bridge?
Hewitt Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hewitt Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Hewitt Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Hewitt Covered Bridge?
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