About this property
The Sachs Covered Bridge , also known as Sauck's Covered Bridge and Waterworks Covered Bridge, is a 100-foot (30 m), Town truss covered bridge over Marsh Creek between Cumberland and Freedom Townships, Adams County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The bridge was also known as the Sauches Covered Bridge at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. During the American Civil War, both the Union and Confederate Armies used the bridge in the Battle of Gettysburg and its aftermath.
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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 80003395. It was listed on August 24, 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 Sauck's Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Sauck's Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Sauck's Covered Bridge?
Sauck's Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sauck's Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Sauck's Covered Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Sauck's Covered Bridge?
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