You’ll Want To Cross These 10 Amazing Covered Bridges In Indiana
Did you know there were nearly 100 historic wooden covered bridges in the state of Indiana? 14 of these historic bridges were constructed before the 1870s! Furthermore, Parke County brags about being the capital for covered bridges in the United States with a grand total of 32 covered bridges. Alright, enough with the historical facts! Here are 10 amazing covered bridges found in Indiana!
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You can find this bridge just one mile to the southeast of the Mansfield. It's also in Parke County. It measures 88 feet long and was constructed in 1900.
The Crooks Covered Bridge was constructed in the 1850s making it one of the oldest bridges in the state. It's 154 feet long and can be found just to the southeast of Rockville.
The Narrows Covered Bridge was constructed in 1882. It stands at an impressive 137 feet in length and was rebuilt in 1977.
Did you know Joseph J. Daniels (more commonly known as J.J. Daniels, 1826-1916) was known for building many of the bridges in the state of Indiana? Joseph Albert Britton, more commonly referred to as J.A. Britton, was another famous builder of bridges in the state of Indiana. I don’t know about you, but every once in a while I think it’s fun to learn a little about the history of your state! What is your favorite bridge in the state of Indiana? Tell us in the comments below!
Trisha Faulkner is a stay-at-home and work-at-home Hoosier momma. She is a huge advocate of Autism awareness, and loves her beautiful boy more than life itself. She is a native Indiana writer who types her best pieces for Only In Your State between 2-4AM when her toddler finally falls over asleep.
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