About this property
The Philippi Covered Bridge, on the Tygart Valley River, is the main local landmark and historical icon of Philippi, West Virginia, USA. The celebrated bridge was commissioned by the General Assembly of Virginia and constructed in 1852 by Lemuel Chenoweth, a well-known Appalachian bridge builder, to provide a link on an important segment of the vital Beverly-Fairmont Turnpike between Beverly (Chenoweth's hometown) and Fairmont. The bridge has strong associations with the American Civil War,…
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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 72001284. It was listed on September 13, 1972.
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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 Philippi Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Philippi Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Philippi Covered Bridge?
Philippi Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Philippi Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Philippi Covered Bridge is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Philippi Covered Bridge?
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