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National Register of Historic Places

Benville Bridge

Also known as Bridge No. 27

Bigger Township’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jul 30, 1996; only 1,089 of Indiana’s 2,121 listings are older
Stone Arch BridgeListed 1996Bigger Township
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About Benville Bridge

Benville Bridge, at US Army Proving Ground, approximately 1 mi. E off Perimeter Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 30, 1996: the first place in Bigger Township to be listed. Only 1,089 of Indiana’s 2,121 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Stone Arch Bridge, as it does for 3 other Indiana listings.

What it isBridge in United States of America. 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 · 80 MB · National Archives↗
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US Army Proving Ground, approximately 1 mi. E off Perimeter Rd., Bigger Township

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No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about Benville Bridge

Is Benville Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 30, 1996 (Register number 96000789).

Is Benville Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Eleutherian College, 10.9 miles away.

Can you visit Benville 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 Benville Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 80 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 132003445 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.