National Register of Historic Places

Locust Creek Covered Bridge

Laclede, Linn County, Missouri
Listed
May 18, 1970
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000340

About this property

Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site is a publicly owned property in Linn County, Missouri, maintained as a state historic site by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Also called the Linn County Bridge, the covered bridge is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Meadville, Missouri. At a length of 151 feet (46 m) with a width of 16 ft 8 in (5.08 m) it is the longest of the four remaining covered bridges in the state of Missouri. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

Location

Laclede, Linn County, Missouri
39.79169, -93.23438

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Nearby Historic Sites

Plum Grove School
Industrial
2.3 mi
Pershing, Gen. John J., Boyhood Home
Industrial
3.5 mi
Linn County Courthouse
Industrial
6.5 mi
Linn County Jail and Sheriff's Residence
Industrial
6.5 mi
Uptown Theatre
Industrial
16 mi

Nearby Battles

Linn County Guerrilla Skirmish
1862Civil War
7.7 mi

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When was Locust Creek Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Locust Creek Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Locust Creek Covered Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Locust Creek Covered Bridge?

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

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