Posted in Indiana July 22, 2015 by

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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1. Adams Mill Covered Bridge
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The nearest city to this bridge is Cutler, Indiana. The bridge was constructed in 1872.
2. Baker's Camp Covered Bridge
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This bridge is sometimes more commonly referred to as the Hillis Bridge. It stretches over the Big Walnut Creek. This bridge was constructed in 1901.
3. Beeson Covered Bridge
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One of many bridges in Indiana featuring a Burr Arch design. This particular bridge was constructed in 1906. It's located in Parke County.
4. Big Rocky Fork Covered Bridge
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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.
5. Bowsher Ford Covered Bridge
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The Bowsher Ford Covered Bridge is also in Parke County. It was built by a father and his son in 1915.
6. Cataract Falls Covered Bridge
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The Cataract Falls Covered Bridge stretches across Mill Creek. It was constructed in 1876 and is located in Owen County.
7. Conley's Ford Covered Bridge
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The Conley's Ford Covered Bridge was constructed in 1907. It stretches across the Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County.
8. Cox Ford Covered Bridge
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You can find the Cox Ford Covered Bridge on the western edge of the Turkey Run State Park. It's 192 feet long and was constructed in 1913.
9. Crooks Covered Bridge
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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.
10. Narrows Covered Bridge
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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!