National Register of Historic Places

Smith Covered Bridge

Rushville, Rush County, Indiana
Listed
February 2, 1983
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83000099

About this property

Smith Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge located near Rushville in Rushville Township, Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1877 by A.M. Kennedy and his son Emmett. It is a Burr Arch bridge, 124 feet (38 m) long over Flatrock River. The bridge has rounded arch portals and decorative scrollwork that are signatures of the Kennedy firm. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1983, as part of a multiple property submission covering six bridges built by the Kennedy family firm. It will be closed for 6 months and rehabilitated in 2024.

Location

Rushville, Rush County, Indiana
39.65535, -85.40937

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When was Smith Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Smith Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Smith Covered Bridge?

Smith Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Smith Covered Bridge?

The period of significance for Smith Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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