Tony,
I had heard that it is known to be 1865 but it has been labeled 1870 so long the incorrect label is now historic in its own right...
Not kidding...
Regards,
Art S.
I just checked Miriam Wood's book and she has it listed as being built in 1865 as well. She was known to be a very thorough researcher, so that definitely raises a question as to the validity of the 1870 date.
The Ceylon Covered Bridge in Indiana has always donned an 1860 date, even after the restoration a couple years ago... and even after Jim Cooper's research proved it was actually built in 1879. Good luck fighting the locals to get that incorrect date changed!
My turn to ask a question:
Why does HAER list the build date as 1865. I've heard various stories but thought I'd ask.
Regards,
Art S.
I am pretty sure the location is on Center Street in Germantown instead of Linden.
Joanna, the Germantown Covered Bridge is composed of wood and wrought iron. It may also have some cast iron fittings.
Can u tell me what the bridge is made out of?
Oh I believe it... Same with Ceylon!