National Register of Historic Places

Scottown Covered Bridge

Scottown, Lawrence County, Ohio
Listed
November 12, 1975
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001456

About this property

The Scottown Covered Bridge, near Scottown, Ohio, was built in 1874. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It is a Multiple Kingpost covered bridge. It spans Indian Guyan Creek and is 85 feet (26 m) long. It has a corrugated metal roof. It is a multiple Kingpost and Queenpost bridge. It is located east of Scottown on State Route 67 in Windsor Township, Lawrence County, Ohio It was built in 1877. It survived several floods early in its history. It was modified in 1934 by the addition of a Burr Arch and steel tie rods. It is covered in the Ohio Historic Places Dictionary.

Location

Scottown, Lawrence County, Ohio
38.54785, -82.38011

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Nearby Battles

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When was Scottown Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Scottown Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Scottown Covered Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Scottown Covered Bridge?

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

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