About this property
The Packsaddle Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Fairhope Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1877, and is a 48-foot-long (15 m) Kingpost truss bridge, with full vertical plank siding and large cut stone abutments. The bridge crosses Brush Creek.
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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 80003629. 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 Packsaddle Bridge listed on the National Register?
Packsaddle Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Packsaddle Bridge?
Packsaddle Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Packsaddle Bridge?
The period of significance for Packsaddle Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1877.
Can I research the history near Packsaddle Bridge?
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