About this property
Duck Run Cable Suspension Bridge, also known as Trubada Swinging Bridge, is a historic cable suspension bridge that spans the Little Kanawha River at Trubada, Gilmer County, West Virginia. The bridge was built in 1922. The bridge is 351 feet, 7 inches, with a main span of 209 feet, 9 inches, and two half spans of 76 feet, 6 inches, and 65 feet, 4 inches.
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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 97000783. It was listed on July 8, 1997.
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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 Duck Run Cable Suspension Bridge listed on the National Register?
Duck Run Cable Suspension Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Duck Run Cable Suspension Bridge?
Duck Run Cable Suspension Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Duck Run Cable Suspension Bridge?
The period of significance for Duck Run Cable Suspension Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.
Can I research the history near Duck Run Cable Suspension Bridge?
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