About this property
Simpson Creek Covered Bridge is located in Bridgeport, West Virginia, crossing Simpson Creek off Meadowbrook Road near the entrance to the Meadowbrook Mall. The 14.25-foot-wide (4.34 m), 75-foot-long (23 m) multiple-kingpost truss bridge was built in 1881 by Asa Hugill. The current location of the bridge is not the original location.
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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 81000600. 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 Simpson Creek Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Simpson Creek Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1981.
What type of historic resource is Simpson Creek Covered Bridge?
Simpson Creek Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Simpson Creek Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Simpson Creek Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1881.
Can I research the history near Simpson Creek Covered Bridge?
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