About this property
Bridge 9 is a historic Parker through truss bridge, carrying Shawville Road across the Missisquoi River in Sheldon, Vermont. Built in 1928 after Vermont's devastating 1927 floods, it is one of the few surviving Parker truss bridges on the Missisquoi. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
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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 07001298. It was listed on December 20, 2007.
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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 Bridge 9 listed on the National Register?
Bridge 9 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Bridge 9?
Bridge 9 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridge 9?
The period of significance for Bridge 9 is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1927.
Can I research the history near Bridge 9?
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