Blakeman Bridge
Also known as Bridge Number 3133
About Blakeman Bridge
Blakeman Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 30, 1981. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the local level. It was listed as part of Coles County Highway Bridges Over the Embarras River TR.
What it isPlace in Illinois on the National Register of Historic Places. 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 · 10 MB · National Archives↗Finding Blakeman Bridge
Southeast of Charleston, in Hutton Township, IL
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Blakeman Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Blakeman Bridge
Is Blakeman Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 30, 1981 (Register number 81000212).
Is Blakeman Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Blakeman 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 Blakeman Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 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 28890797 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.