National Register of Historic Places

South Salem Covered Bridge

South Salem, Ross County, Ohio
Listed
March 4, 1975
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001530

About this property

The South Salem Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in northwestern Ross County, Ohio, United States. It was built in the 1870s and has been designated a historic site because of its well-preserved historic engineering. Since its construction, it has carried Lower Twin Road over Buckskin Creek in Buckskin Township. The bridge is a wooden Smith truss bridge, built in 1873 according to a design patented by Ohioan Robert Smith in the late 1860s. Eight wooden panels wide, it rests on stone abutments and is covered with a metal roof. In 1975, the bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its historically significant engineering. Key to its significance is its unique status: all other covered bridges in Ross County have been destroyed, leaving the South Salem bridge standing alone.

Location

South Salem, Ross County, Ohio
39.33435, -83.31434

Categories

ENGINEERING
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

South Salem Academy
Industrial
0.2 mi
Travellers' Rest Inn
Industrial
3.6 mi
Smith, Samuel, House And Tannery
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3.7 mi
Harris, Dr. John, Dental School
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7.7 mi
Barretts Mills (Boundary Increase)
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9.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Morgan's Raid — Washington Court House
1863Civil War
15.2 mi
Skirmish at Washington Court House, Ohio
1863Civil War
15.3 mi

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When was South Salem Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

South Salem Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1975.

What type of historic resource is South Salem Covered Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for South Salem Covered Bridge?

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

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