Covered Bridges in Jackson County Indiana

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Covered Bridges of Jackson County, Indiana

Medora
Built: 1875
Builder: J.J. Daniels
Medora Covered Bridge of Jackson County

Facts/Figures: Medora Covered Bridge is the longest 3- span covered Bridge in the United States measuring 434 feet long with a 12 foot overhang.
Waterway: White River
Directions: From the intersection of I-65 and Hwy. 50. Take Hwy. 50 West through Brownstown to SR 135. Take SR 135 South to SR 235 West.

Shieldstown
Built: 1876
Builder: J.J. Daniels
Shieldstown Bridge of Jackson County

Facts/Figures: The Shieldstown Covered Bridge is 355 feet long and considered the most scenic bridge in Jackson county. This bridge carried traffic until 1990.
Waterway: White River
Directions: From the intersection of I-65 and Hwy. 50. Take Hwy. 50 West to Crane Road. Turn right (north) on Crane RD. and travel approx. 1 mile. Bridge is on the East side of road before the railroad tracks. (Crane Road is located immediately after Crane Machine Shop in blue outbuilding.

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