Ponakin Bridge
About Ponakin Bridge
Ponakin Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 10, 1979. It was among the first 10 of Lancaster’s 18 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the national level.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗Finding Ponakin Bridge
North of Lancaster on Ponakin Rd., in Lancaster, MA
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Ponakin Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Ponakin Bridge
Is Ponakin Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 10, 1979 (Register number 79000378).
Is Ponakin Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is First Church of Christ, Lancaster, 1.9 miles away.
Can you visit Ponakin 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 Ponakin Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 63797542 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.