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Felton Covered Bridge
Photo: W Nowicki, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Felton Covered Bridge

Felton’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jun 19, 1973; only 197 of California’s 2,865 listings are older
Pratt-Warren TrussListed 1973Felton
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About Felton Covered Bridge

Felton Covered Bridge, at Covered Bridge Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 19, 1973: the first place in Felton to be listed. Only 197 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering, transportation and architecture, at the state level.

What it isHistoric bridge in California, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1892 to today

  1. 1892Built
  2. 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 53 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Covered Bridge Rd., Felton · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Felton Covered BridgeStart here
  2. 2Felton Presbyterian ChurchVernacular Victorian · Built 1893 · 0.2 mi on

Memories of Felton Covered Bridge

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Questions about Felton Covered Bridge

Is Felton Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 19, 1973 (Register number 73000451).

Is Felton Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 6.8 miles away.

Can you visit Felton Covered Bridge?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Felton Covered Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123861853 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.