About this property
The Upper Falls Covered Bridge, also known as the Downers Covered Bridge, spans the Black River, carrying Upper Falls Road just south of Vermont Route 131 in western Weathersfield, Vermont. The Town lattice truss bridge was built in 1840 and rebuilt in 2008. Its gable ends are distinctive for their Greek Revival styling.
Location
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 73000215. It was listed on August 27, 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 Upper Falls Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Upper Falls Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Upper Falls Covered Bridge?
Upper Falls Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Upper Falls Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Upper Falls Covered Bridge is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1840.
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