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Caledonia Bowstring Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Caledonia Bowstring Bridge

On the National Register since 197848 years
Bowstring TrussListed 1978Claridon Township
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About Caledonia Bowstring Bridge

Caledonia Bowstring Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1978. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. It describes its style as Bowstring Truss, as it does for 1 other Ohio listings.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1873 to today

  1. 1873Built, designed by Wrought Iron Bridge Company
  2. 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 48 years
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Finding Caledonia Bowstring Bridge

North of Caledonia, in Claridon Township, OH

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Caledonia Bowstring Bridge

Is Caledonia Bowstring Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 23, 1978 (Register number 78002131).

Is Caledonia Bowstring Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Warren G. Harding House, 9.1 miles away.

Can you visit Caledonia Bowstring 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 Caledonia Bowstring Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 71990181 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.