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Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge

Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge is a historic place in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 75000786.

Covington, Kenton County, KentuckyListed May 15, 1975NRIS #75000786★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge?

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. When opened to traffic on January 1, 1867, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet (322 m) main span, before being overtaken by the Niagara Clifton Bridge, which was later surpassed by John A. Roebling's most famous design of the 1883 Brooklyn Bridge at 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m). Pedestrians use the bridge to get between the hotels, bars, restaurants, and other amenities in Northern Kentucky. The bar and restaurant district at the foot of the bridge on the Kentucky side is known as Roebling Point.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge
City
Covington
County
Kenton County
State
Kentucky
Listed on the National Register
May 15, 1975
NRIS reference number
75000786
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.09233, -84.50951
When was Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge listed on the National Register?

Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975.

Where is Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge located?

Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge is located in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky at approximately 39.09233, -84.50951. See the map above.

Is Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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