National Register of Historic Places

Mary's River Covered Bridge

Chester, Randolph County, Illinois
Listed
December 31, 1974
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000771

About this property

Mary's River Covered Bridge is a covered bridge which crosses Marys River 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Chester, Illinois. The Burr truss bridge is 86 feet (26 m) long and 17 feet 8 inches (5.38 m) wide. The bridge was built in 1854 as part of a plank toll road connecting Chester to Bremen; the bridge allowed agricultural products to be transported to Chester, a significant port on the Mississippi River. In the early 1870s, the toll road and the bridge were sold to Randolph County. The bridge served road traffic until 1930. In 1936, the State of Illinois assumed ownership of the bridge in order to preserve it. The bridge is now located in a picnic area and park on the south side of Illinois Route 150. It is the only extant covered bridge in Southern Illinois. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974.

Location

Chester, Randolph County, Illinois
37.94861, -89.76581

Categories

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Sources

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When was Mary's River Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Mary's River Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Mary's River Covered Bridge?

Mary's River Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mary's River Covered Bridge?

The period of significance for Mary's River Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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