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Burfordville Covered Bridge

Burfordville, Missouri • Cape Girardeau County

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About This Property

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The Burfordville Covered Bridge, a Burr Arch Truss structure, is the only remaining covered bridge in Missouri. It spans the Whitewater River, serving as a picturesque reminder of early 19th-century transportation infrastructure.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
9.9
Listed Date
5/19/1970
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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