National Register of Historic Places

Roberts Covered Bridge

Eaton, Preble County, Ohio
Listed
September 2, 1971
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000651

About this property

The Roberts Covered Bridge is a Burr Truss covered bridge in Preble County, Ohio near Eaton. It was built in 1829, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The bridge was built in 1829 by (and named for) Orlistus Roberts, originally crossing Sevenmile Creek about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Eaton at 39°42′41″N 84°37′15″W. It was restored in 1962, and further repairs were made in 1974. After being vandalized and heavily damaged by a fire in 1986, it was restored and moved to a city park in Eaton in 1990, still crossing Sevenmile Creek at 39.740437°N 84.638759°W / 39.740437; -84.638759 (Roberts Covered Bridge (current location)). It is claimed to be the oldest covered bridge in Ohio, the second oldest covered bridge in the United States, and the oldest of the six remaining "double-barreled" covered bridges in the United States. Its current location is about 150 feet (46 m) north of the St. Clair Street Bridge, also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is closed to traffic.

Location

Eaton, Preble County, Ohio
39.71151, -84.62082

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Nearby Historic Sites

St. Clair Street Bridge
Industrial
2.2 mi
Acton House
Industrial
2.4 mi
Eaton High School
Industrial
2.5 mi
Fort St. Clair Site
Early Republic
2.5 mi
Christman, Daniel, Homestead
Industrial
4.3 mi

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When was Roberts Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Roberts Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 2, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Roberts Covered Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Roberts Covered Bridge?

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

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