Buckeye Bridge
About Buckeye Bridge
Buckeye Bridge, at Spans Spoon River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 29, 1980: the first place in Harris Township to be listed. Only 447 of Illinois’s 1,939 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. It describes its style as Parker, as it does for 3 other Illinois listings. It was listed as part of Metal Highway Bridges of Fulton County TR.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 9 MB · National Archives↗Finding Buckeye Bridge
Spans Spoon River, Harris Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Parker style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Parker.
Memories of Buckeye Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Buckeye Bridge
Is Buckeye Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 29, 1980 (Register number 80001361).
Is Buckeye Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Buckeye Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Buckeye Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 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 28891134 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.