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Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike

Burnsville, West Virginia • Braxton County

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About This Property

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The Weston and Gauley Bridge Turnpike is a historic road segment in West Virginia, representing a key artery of early transportation development in the region. It showcases the engineering and logistical challenges of constructing roads through mountainous terrain.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
27
Listed Date
1/28/1999
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Transportation
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1924 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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