National Register of Historic Places

Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bridge Piers

Manassas Park, Prince William County, Virginia
Listed
August 7, 1989
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89001061

About this property

The Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bridge Piers are the historical remains of a bridge that carried the Orange and Alexandria Railroad across Bull Run between Fairfax and Prince William Counties, Virginia. The railroad, and this bridge location in particular, were of strategic interest to both Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. The bridge was rebuilt at least seven times during the war years. The piers are located just south of a modern railroad bridge. The piers were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

Location

Manassas Park, Prince William County, Virginia

Categories

MILITARYTRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bridge Piers listed on the National Register?

Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bridge Piers was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bridge Piers?

Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bridge Piers is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bridge Piers?

The period of significance for Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bridge Piers is recorded as the industrial era.

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