About this property
The Barrackville Covered Bridge spans 145 feet (44 m) in a single span across Buffalo Creek near Barrackville, West Virginia. Built in 1853 by local bridge builder Lemuel Chenoweth, the structure is a modified arched Burr truss, with siding added twenty years after the bridge's construction. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
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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 73001921. It was listed on March 29, 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 Barrackville Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Barrackville Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Barrackville Covered Bridge?
Barrackville Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barrackville Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Barrackville Covered Bridge is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Barrackville Covered Bridge?
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