National Register Listing
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
Shonkin Creek Bridge
a.k.a. Rattly Bridge; 24CH0960
Approx. mi. 21 on Shonkin Rd., Geraldine, MT Local significance of the structure: Engineering
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
About National Register Listings
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.
The town of Virginia City, Montana, was a major center of gold mining during the late 19th century. At its peak in the 1870s, the town had a population of over 10,000 and was the territorial capital of Montana. Today, Virginia City is a popular tourist destination and has been preserved as a living ghost town.