Switzer Covered Bridge
1855 establishments in KentuckyBridges completed in 1855Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in KentuckyLexington-Fayette–Richmond–Frankfort region, Kentucky Registered Historic Place stubsNational Register of Historic Places in Franklin County, Kentucky ... and 3 more
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The Switzer Covered Bridge, located off Rocky Branch Rd., over North Elkhorn Creek, in or near Switzer, Kentucky, was built around 1855. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.It is 126 feet (38 m) long and 11 feet (3.4 m) wide. It was built by George Hockensmith.The bridge was threatened with destruction in 1953, but was saved. In March 1997, it was knocked from its foundation by high water and was later rebuilt again that year Instead of destroying and replacing this bridge.
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| N 38.253888888889 ° | E -84.752222222222 ° |
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Switzer Covered Bridge
Switzer Covered Bridge
Kentucky, United States
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