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Coral Springs Covered Bridge

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Coral Springs Covered Bridge
Coral Springs Covered Bridge

The Coral Springs Covered Bridge is a 40 ft covered bridge located in Coral Springs, Florida and was the first permanent structure built in the city. The only publicly accessible covered bridge in Florida, it has also been honored with a Florida Heritage Site Marker.

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Coral Springs Covered Bridge
Northwest 95th Avenue, Coral Springs

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Coral Springs Covered Bridge

Northwest 95th Avenue
33065 Coral Springs
Florida, United States
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