About this property
The Conway Bridge was a historic road bridge that crossed the Nolichucky River between Greene County and Cocke County, Tennessee. It had also been known as Nolichucky River Bridge, as Bridge at Bird Hill, as Birds Hill Bridge and as Bridge at Conway Ferry. It was built in 1924–5 to replace the Conway Ferry that crossed the river at that site.
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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 09000948. It was listed on November 20, 2009.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Conway Bridge listed on the National Register?
Conway Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Conway Bridge?
Conway Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Conway Bridge?
The period of significance for Conway Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1924.
Can I research the history near Conway Bridge?
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