National Register of Historic Places

Parks Covered Bridge

Chalfunts, Perry County, Ohio
Listed
September 9, 1974
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001590

About this property

The Parks Covered Bridge, in Perry County, Ohio near Chalfants, Ohio, was built in 1883. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It spans a branch of Jonathan Creek and is a "very good example" of a multiple kingpost truss covered bridge. It is located south of Chalfants, and north of Somerset on County Road 33, in Hopewell Township, Perry County, Ohio. The bridge features a multiple kingpost truss design and spans a branch of Jonathan Creek on County Road 33. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The bridge is one of three nearly identical multiple kingpost covered bridges built in Perry County between 1874 and 1883.

Location

Chalfunts, Perry County, Ohio
39.85230, -82.27929

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Parks Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Parks Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Parks Covered Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Parks Covered Bridge?

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

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