National Register of Historic Places

Potter's Covered Bridge

Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana
Listed
December 19, 1991
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91001866

About this property

Potter's Covered Bridge, also known as Potter's Bridge and Potter's Ford Bridge, is a historic covered bridge located in Potter's Bridge Park in Noblesville, Indiana. It was built in 1871, and is a Howe truss structure measuring 260 feet long, 22 feet wide, and 20 feet tall. The single span bridge rests on limestone abutments and has walls clad in vertical board siding. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Potter's Bridge Park has been home to the Potter's Bridge Fall Festival, occurring every October, for over 20 years. In 1860, William Potter commissioned the bridge to be built. In 1971, the bridge was leased to the Parks and Recreation Department of Hamilton County and the park that hosts the bridge opened in 1999. In 2007, a historical marker was installed by the Indiana History Bureau on 19401 North Allisonville Road, Noblesville.

Location

Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana
40.07260, -86.00048

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

Potter's Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Potter's Covered Bridge?

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

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

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

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