About this property
Staats Mill Covered Bridge, also known as Tug Fork Covered Bridge, is a historic wooden covered bridge near Ripley in Jackson County, West Virginia, United States. Built in 1887, the Staats Mill Covered Bridge originally crossed the Tug Fork of Big Mill Creek and was named for Enoch Staats' water-powered mill. The Staats family were early settlers to the area, arriving around 1780.
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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 79002582. It was listed on May 28, 1979.
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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 Staats Mill Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Staats Mill Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Staats Mill Covered Bridge?
Staats Mill Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Staats Mill Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Staats Mill Covered Bridge is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1780.
Can I research the history near Staats Mill Covered Bridge?
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