About this property
The Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge, also known as the Monument Place Bridge, is the oldest extant bridge, built in 1817, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The bridge carries U.S. Route 40 over Little Wheeling Creek in Elm Grove. The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 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 81000606. It was listed on August 20, 1981.
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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 Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge listed on the National Register?
Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 20, 1981.
What type of historic resource is Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge?
Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge?
The period of significance for Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1817.
Can I research the history near Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge?
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