About this property
The Swanton Covered Railroad Bridge was a covered bridge in Swanton, Vermont. Built in 1898, it carried the St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad across the Missisquoi River just west of Swanton village.
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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 73000195. It was listed on June 17, 1973.
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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 Swanton Covered Railroad Bridge listed on the National Register?
Swanton Covered Railroad Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Swanton Covered Railroad Bridge?
Swanton Covered Railroad Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Swanton Covered Railroad Bridge?
The period of significance for Swanton Covered Railroad Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1898.
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