Union Canal Tunnel
National Historic Landmark

Union Canal Tunnel

Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Listed
September 30, 1974
Type
Structure
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
74001792

Location

Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
40.34938, -76.46109

Significance

Union Canal Tunnel is a structure in Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1974, under reference number 74001792. Its period of significance dates to the Civil War era. It is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States. It is recognized for its significance in Transportation, Engineering and Commerce.

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Union Canal Tunnel listed on the National Register?

Union Canal Tunnel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Union Canal Tunnel?

Union Canal Tunnel is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Union Canal Tunnel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Union Canal Tunnel has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Union Canal Tunnel?

The period of significance for Union Canal Tunnel is recorded as the civil_war era.

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