Get a glimpse into days gone by. To the days of covered bridges, horses and buggies, and a simpler time in Missouri and in America. Once upon a time, Americans crossed more than 12,000 covered bridges across the United States. That number has dwindled to a mere 1,000. Today, there are only four covered bridges in Missouri. Among those that remain is Locust Creek Covered Bridge in Missouri, the state's longest.
Nestled in Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Area in Laclede, the historic Locust Creek Covered Bridge, one of the most historic places in Missouri, offers us a peek into the past.
The covered bridge, which was built in 1858, spans 151 feet, earning it the distinction of being the state's longest covered bridge.
To reach the classic Howe Truss-style covered bridge, follow the short one-mile Locust Creek Covered Bridge Trail.
The easy trail predominately features gravel, and it will lead you directly to the covered bridge, flanked by trees in the wooded setting.
Learn more about the covered bridge, one of many historic places in Missouri, from the informational placards that sit not too far from its entrance. The bridge, for example, was constructed using white pine.
During its heyday, the bridge helped linked Route 8, one of the earliest transcontinental roads in the United States.
Stroll through the covered bridge, which boasts arched entrances at both ends. Don't forget your smartphone or camera, so you can snap photos, too.
Visit Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site daily between sunrise and sunset.
Learn more on the official website of Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site. Or, go here for Facebook.
Have you been to Locust Creek Covered Bridge in MissourI? Have you been to any of the other three covered bridges in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments! You might also want to visit Burfordville Covered Bridge, the oldest covered bridge in Missouri.
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