About this property
Glenville Truss Bridge is a historic Pratt Through Truss bridge that spans the Little Kanawha River at Glenville, Gilmer County, West Virginia. The bridge was built in 1885. The bridge is 240 feet, 6 inches, long and the main through truss span is 147 feet.
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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 98001477. It was listed on December 4, 1998.
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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 Glenville Truss Bridge listed on the National Register?
Glenville Truss Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Glenville Truss Bridge?
Glenville Truss Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Glenville Truss Bridge?
The period of significance for Glenville Truss Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1885.
Can I research the history near Glenville Truss Bridge?
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