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New Salem Covered Bridge

Commerce, Georgia • Banks County

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About This Property

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The New Salem Covered Bridge is a single-span, Town Truss covered bridge built in 1897. It spans the Middle Oconee River and is constructed of timber with metal reinforcement. Its distinctive latticework timber framing is a hallmark of Town Truss construction.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
6/10/1975
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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