Iron Bridge at Howard Hill Road
National Register of Historic Places

Iron Bridge at Howard Hill Road

Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont
Listed
September 8, 1982
Type
Structure
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
82001711

About this property

The Iron Bridge at Howard Hill Road is a modern pony truss bridge, carrying Howard Hill Road across the Black River in southeastern Cavendish, Vermont. It is the replacement for a historic 1890 Pratt through truss bridge, which is now in storage. The historic bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont
43.40449, -72.57522

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 82001711. It was listed on September 8, 1982.

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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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Fort Number Four Siege 1747
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Battle of Fort Number Four 1747
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14.1 mi
Fort Number Four (Charlestown NH) — King George's War
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14.1 mi
Raid on Charlestown NH (King George's War)
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Questions about this property

When was Iron Bridge at Howard Hill Road listed on the National Register?

Iron Bridge at Howard Hill Road was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Iron Bridge at Howard Hill Road?

Iron Bridge at Howard Hill Road is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Iron Bridge at Howard Hill Road?

The period of significance for Iron Bridge at Howard Hill Road is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1890.

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