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This new bridge type, wooden with a covered span, was developed because traditional European methods, typically stone bridges, were not appropriate for the harsh Pennsylvania winters. Many of the bridges were named for pioneer families residing near the bridges. [2] Some people call Pennsylvania the "Covered Bridge Capital of the Nation". [2]
Covered Bridges of Washington and Greene Counties TR ... The Sawhill Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in ... This page was last edited on 31 January 2025, ...
Pages in category "Covered bridges in Washington County, Pennsylvania" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
In 1984, the Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation succeeded in having a section of East Washington consisting of 120 Victorian houses added to the National Register of Historic Places. [3] Washington & Jefferson College was opposed to the designation, but filed an objection too late in the proceedings. [4]
The Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. It is designated as a historic bridge by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation . [ 2 ]
The Ebenezer Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania. The year the bridge was built is unknown. [2] It was moved to its current location in 1977. [3] It is designated as a historic bridge by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. [4]
The Devil's Den, McClurg Covered Bridge is a historic King post truss covered bridge in Paris, Pennsylvania. [2] Built in 1880, [3] the bridge originally was part of Devil's Den Road and crossed Kings Creek in Paris, PA. The bridge was relocated to its present location in 1987. [3]
The Kreidersville Covered Bridge crosses the Hokendauqua Creek. A Burr truss, wooden, covered bridge, it is 116 feet long, and is the last stop on the Lehigh Valley Covered Bridge tour through Northampton and Lehigh counties. [2] [3] The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. [1]