Creek Archives - Page 10 of 14 - History in Your Own Backyard

Built in 1849, Bear’s Mill is Ohio’s most visited historic site. Located just outside of Greenville in Darke County, this is a fully functioning mill where you can take tours on all three …[View More]

Washboard Road Phantom Bridge, Morning View, Kentucky

Built in the early 1900s, the Washboard Road Phantom Bridge was originally part of Kentucky Route 177. Bypassed when the route was realigned, this bridge hasn’t been used in probably 20 years. H…[View More]

Canary Ditch Bridge, Franklin, Indiana

Built in 1935 and originally located near Morgantown, Indiana, this riveted, Warren, steel Pony Truss bridge was replaced in 2010. It was then transported to Franklin, Indiana where it was restored an…[View More]

McConnell Ford Phantom Bridge, Boggstown, Indiana

Built in 1920 the McConnell Ford Phantom Bridge has been closed for about 3 years now and is in danger of imminent failure.

The Alum Creek, Route 225 Bridge, Merengo, Ohio

Built in 1876 this wrought iron bridge was originally located about 5 miles away from it’s current location. A 144 year old bridge that still faithfully serves the county.

Dunlap Creek Bridge, Callaghan, Virginia

Built in 1934 this Warren Through Truss bridge is 197 feet long and spans Dunlap Creek. Once part of the main thoroughfare, the bridge was bypassed in the mid 1960s and now only serves one residence a…[View More]

Dearborn County Route 1, Phantom Bridge # 2, Bright, Indiana

This Phantom Bridge is one of 5 abandoned bridges that were bypassed in the 1930s after the road was realigned and the “New Highway”, State Route 1 was built. Click on the link below for i…[View More]

The Abandoned Star Mill Electric Company, Howe, Indiana

In northern Indiana on a dead end side road sits a couple of dams and an old abandoned electric power plant that is slowly being consumed by nature. Here’s the story behind this forgotten piece …[View More]

Old Route 120 Phantom Bridge, Howe, Indiana

The last remaining steel through truss bridge in LaGrange County, Indiana is a phantom bridge! Here’s what we know about this beast.

Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company Bridges, Connersville, Indiana

From 1902 to 1932 the Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company struggled to stay afloat. In this video we cover three of the traction line bridges in Fayette County, Indiana. One of these bridge…[View More]

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