Sauck's Covered Bridge
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deano1943
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Sauck's Covered Bridge is located on Water Works Road, T 326, southwest of Gettysburg, Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMMX0
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2006
Views: 31
Sauck's Covered Bridge was built in 1854 by David Spooner. The bridge is a one span bridge, 101 feet 2 inches in length by 15 feet 10 inches in width.
The bridge was restored in 1993 by the Gettysburg National Military Park and several other organizations. It was closed to foot traffic only in 1968.
This bridge was used by both the Confederate and Union forces during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Sauck's Covered Bridge is owned by Adams County.
Structure # 80003395
Street address:
Water Works Road
Gettysburg, Pa. USA
County / Borough / Parish: Cumberland Township, Adams County
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Transportation, road related
Current function: Restored, used for foot traffic only
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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