About this property
Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike is a segment of a historic turnpike and hiking trail located at Burnsville, Braxton County, West Virginia. It is a 10 mile long section of trail, approximately 20 feet in width, with an unpaved surface. It is administered by the Army Corps of Engineers. The route was built starting in 1847 to provide access to Sutton for transport of product to grist mills and sawmills, access to the Bulltown sawmills and salt works, and farmland in Lewis, Braxton, and Nicholas counties. During the American Civil War, the turnpike was used in 1861 by Union troops to move to take control of western Virginia.
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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 98001430. It was listed on January 28, 1999.
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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 Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike listed on the National Register?
Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike?
Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike?
The period of significance for Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1847.
Can I research the history near Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike?
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