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Bridge No. 6679
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National Register of Historic Places

Bridge No. 6679

On the National Register since 201115 years
Continuous/Cantilever Steel BeamListed 2011Sheldon Township
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About Bridge No. 6679

Bridge No. 6679, at MN 76 over S. Fork of Root R. (Sheldon Township), was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 20, 2011. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level.

What it isHistoric road bridge near Houston, Minnesota, United States. 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 · 38 MB · National Archives↗
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MN 76 over S. Fork of Root R. (Sheldon Township), Sheldon Township

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Is Bridge No. 6679 on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 20, 2011 (Register number 11000468).

Is Bridge No. 6679 a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Bridge No. 6679?

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 Bridge No. 6679?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 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 93202072 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.