National Register of Historic Places

Shields' Mill Covered Bridge

Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana
Listed
June 6, 2016
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
16000330

About this property

Shields' Mill Covered Bridge, also known as Shieldstown Covered Bridge, is a historic covered bridge located in Brownstown Township and Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana. It spans the White River and is a multiple kingpost Burr Arch Truss bridge. It was built 1876, and is a two-span wooden bridge resting on cut limestone pier and abutments. It measures 365 feet, 6 inches, long. The bridge was closed to traffic in 1970. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. The bridge was restored in 2019.

Location

Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana
38.91540, -86.00342

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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1863Civil War
2.9 mi
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1812Early Republic
9.5 mi

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When was Shields' Mill Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Shields' Mill Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 6, 2016.

What type of historic resource is Shields' Mill Covered Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Shields' Mill Covered Bridge?

The period of significance for Shields' Mill Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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