Covered Bridge Season!

Sanatorium Covered Bridge, built in 1912. 
Also known as the State Sanatorium Bridge, it is the only bridge in Indiana with lightening rods.


It's October, and many individuals are gearing up for the turning of the leaves, pumpkin flavored treats, bonfires and perhaps a festival or two! Many may already have attended the annual Covered Bridge Festival that entertains every year beginning the second Friday in October. The gathering brings together vendors, crafters and many kinds of unique delicacies to be sampled and enjoyed. Highlighted, though often times in the background of the festivities, are the numerous covered bridges that reside in Parke County, Indiana-- 32 to be exact! Lucky for us, a large array of information about these Parke County relics can be found on the Wabash Valley Vision and Voices website! Check out a couple of these famous covered bridges below!

Mill Creek Covered Bridge, built in 1907.
The inscription warns "Cross Bridge at a Walk." This dates back to 1880, and warns teams of horses to cross at a walk. It was believed that the vibration from the cadence of a trotting team of horses would damage the wooden bridge. 

Inside the Mill Creek Covered Bridge.
This bridge crosses the Mill Creek and is also referred to as the Tow Path Bridge. 

Billie Creek Covered Bridge, built in 1895. 
The bridge was built by J.J. Daniels and crosses the Williams Creek, nicknamed Billie Creek.