About this property
Mud River Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge that formerly spanned the Mud River at Milton, Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built about 1875, and is a single-span, modified Howe truss structure. It measures approximately 112 feet (34 m) in length and 14 feet (4.3 m) in width.
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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 75001883. It was listed on June 9, 1975.
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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 Mud River Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Mud River Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Mud River Covered Bridge?
Mud River Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mud River Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Mud River Covered Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1875.
Can I research the history near Mud River Covered Bridge?
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