About this property
Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge, also known as Sandyville Covered Bridge, is a historic covered bridge located near Sandyville, Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1889-1890 for $64.00 by R.B. Cunningham and G.W. Staats in 1890, originally spanning John Carnahan's Fork, a branch of Mill Creek. When US Route 33 was built using an iron bridge, the covered bridge was first abandoned, then moved and rebuilt over the Left Fork of the Sandy Creek in 1924 for $1,050.00.
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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 81000602. It was listed on June 3, 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 Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1981.
What type of historic resource is Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge?
Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge?
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