Ohio Archives | History in Your Own Backyard

Built in 1828, the Fox Run S-Bridge near New Concord, Ohio is literally shaped like an “S”. At least 5 of these “S” bridges were built along the National Road in Ohio. HereR…[View More]

Dresden Suspension Bridge, Dresden Ohio

Built in 1914 the Dresden Suspension Bridge in Dresden, Ohio is a similar design to the Silver Bridge which collapsed in 1967 into the Ohio River at Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Pine Lake Ghost Road and Phantom Bridge, Greenford, Ohio

Built in 1928 this phantom bridge spans the Middle Fork of Little Beaver Creek. Located in Mahoning County, Ohio, the bridge was restored in 1964 and closed to traffic about 10 years ago. Now sitting …[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.

Lowellsville Road Bridge, Struthers, Ohio

Built in 1917, this unassuming bridge will be replaced in the summer of 2019.

Beginning of the U.S. Public Land Survey, East Liverpool, Ohio

Everything has a beginning including how land was surveyed in the former Northwest Territory which included all of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and part of Minnesota. Here’s the …[View More]

McColly Covered Bridge, Lewistown, Ohio

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

Logansville Iron Bridge, Logansville, Ohio

Built in 1882 the Logansville Steel Truss Bridge has faithfully served the community for over 135 years. Originally designed to accommodate horse and buggies, this bridge is outdated and will soon be …[View More]

John Hunt Morgan Surrender Site, West Point, Ohio

In 1863 Confederate General John Hunt Morgan assembled over 2500 men and began a raid throughout Indiana & Ohio taking hundreds of prisoners. But after most of his men had been intercepted by Unio…[View More]

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]

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