About this property
The State Highway 9 Bridge at the Llano River in Texas connects Mason County to the Gillespie County seat of Fredericksburg. On June 14, 1935, a disastrous flood crested the Llano River at 41.5 feet (10 m), washing out the two truss spans, as well as the center pier, of the 1930 bridge of State Highway 9 across the Llano River in Mason County, Texas. In effect, it isolated the town of Mason from the south. Reconstruction of the Llano River Bridge became an immediate priority. The Texas Highway Department appealed to the Bureau of Public Roads (BPR) for emergency relief highway funds as provided for under Section 3 of the Hayden-Cartwright Act of 1934.
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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 96001128. It was listed on October 9, 1996.
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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 State Highway 9 Bridge at the Llano River listed on the National Register?
State Highway 9 Bridge at the Llano River was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1996.
What type of historic resource is State Highway 9 Bridge at the Llano River?
State Highway 9 Bridge at the Llano River is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for State Highway 9 Bridge at the Llano River?
The period of significance for State Highway 9 Bridge at the Llano River is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1930.
Can I research the history near State Highway 9 Bridge at the Llano River?
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