About this property
The Shaffer's Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1877, and is a 68-foot-2-inch-long (20.78 m) Burr truss bridge, with a shingle covered gable roof. The bridge crosses Ben's 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 80003637. 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 Shaffer's Bridge listed on the National Register?
Shaffer's Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Shaffer's Bridge?
Shaffer's Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Shaffer's Bridge?
The period of significance for Shaffer's Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1877.
Can I research the history near Shaffer's Bridge?
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