About this property
The Lower Humbert Covered Bridge, or the Faidley Covered Bridge, is an 126-foot-6-inch (38.56 m) Burr Arch truss covered bridge that crosses Laurel Hill Creek, in Lower Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It was built in 1891 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980. It is one of the ten remaining covered bridges in Somerset County.
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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 80003638. It was listed on December 10, 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 Lower Humbert Bridge listed on the National Register?
Lower Humbert Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Lower Humbert Bridge?
Lower Humbert Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lower Humbert Bridge?
The period of significance for Lower Humbert Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.
Can I research the history near Lower Humbert Bridge?
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