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Humpback Covered Bridge, Covington, Virginia

Built in 1857, the Humpback Covered Bridge near Covington, Virginia is the states oldest covered bridge and one of the rarest in the country.

Claysville Covered Bridge, Claysville, Kentucky

Built in 1874 by Jacob Bower the Claysville Covered Bridge was 307 feet long and spanned the Licking River. The bridge was accidentally burned to the ground after a nearby trash fire ignited debris ab…[View More]

Salt Creek Covered Bridge, Norwich, Ohio

Built in 1876, the Salt Creek Covered Bridge is the flagship of the Ohio Historic Bridge Association as this is the bridge that was saved by the group at the very beginning.

McColly Covered Bridge, Lewistown, Ohio

Built in 1876, the McColly Covered Bridge is one of two covered bridges still standing in Logan County, Ohio.

Bickham Covered Bridge, Russells Point, Ohio

A popular vacation spot in west central Ohio is Indian Lake. Just east of the lake you can find the Bickham Covered Bridge where people fish in its shadow. Here’s the story behind the bridge and…[View More]

Chambers Road Covered Bridge, Sunbury, Ohio

Over the years at least 64 covered bridges have been built in Delaware County, Ohio, north of Columbus. Today, only the Chambers Road Covered Bridge still stands.

Martinsville Covered Bridge, Martinsville, Ohio

Built in 1871, the Martinsville Road Covered Bridge is one of about 125 covered bridges still standing in Ohio out of over 3500 covered bridges built in the state over the years.

Historic Lynchburg, Ohio

The small town of Lynchburg, Ohio is notable for many things including their former distillery.

Moscow Cemetery, Moscow, Indiana

History of the Moscow Cemetery in Moscow, Indiana which includes the story of the “Stolen Hat”!

Covered Bridges of Jennings County, Indiana

Only 2 covered bridges remain in Jennings County, Indiana, the James Creek Covered Bridge and the Scipio Covered Bridge. Here’s the story on the history of both bridge…[View More]

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