Baker's Camp Covered Bridge
Baker's Camp Covered Bridge, also known as Hillis Bridge, is a covered bridge in northern Putnam County, Indiana, east of the town of Bainbridge. It carries County Road E 650 north over Big Walnut Creek, about 1.25 miles (2 km) south of the road's intersection with U.S. 36.[1]
Built in 1901 by J. J. Daniels, the bridge is 128 feet (39 m) long, 14 feet (4.3 m) wide, and 13 feet (4.0 m) high.[2] It is an example of the Burr arch truss design. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2024.[3]
Nearby bridges
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Indiana Atlas and Gazetter (Yarmouth: DeLorme, 1998).
- ^ Hillis Bridge marker, Putnam County Convention and Visitor Bureau, at The Historical Marker Database.
- ^ "WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 5/20/2024 THROUGH 5/23/2024". National Park Service. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
External links
[edit]Categories:
- Covered bridges in Indiana
- Transportation buildings and structures in Putnam County, Indiana
- Tourist attractions in Putnam County, Indiana
- Road bridges in Indiana
- Wooden bridges in Indiana
- Burr Truss bridges in the United States
- Bridges completed in 1901
- National Register of Historic Places in Putnam County, Indiana
- Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana