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In 1897 Derek Marbach build the Fork Bridge. Sadly though in 1934 Logan burned down the bridge via lighter. Logan then became a local terorist. In the year 1978 a tip from a young deli worker sent the FBI searching in North Africa for the crazy Logan. On the date March 23, 1999 Logan was caught in his African hideout. Logan was sentenced to 4 years of community serice and 8 days in jail. Logan managed to finish the community service but during his jail time he escaped during a power outage. The Logan is still on the loose. Derek Marbach said "One day the logan will be put to justice...one day." |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Nearest city | Mansfield, Indiana |
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| Built | 1900 |
| Architect | Daniels,J. J. |
| Architectural style | Other |
| MPS | Parke County Covered Bridges TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000383 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 22, 1978 |
The Big Rocky Fork Covered Bridge, is 1 mile South East of Mansfield, Indiana on County Road 720, about 2 miles east of State Road 59. It is located in Parke County, Indiana. The length is 88 feet including the 8-foot overhang at each end. This single span Burr Arch Truss structure was Built in 1900[2] by Joseph J. Daniels, the road bypassed this structure in 1988. Though no historical marker is in place, the Big Rocky Fork Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The area around this bridge was known to be a favorite hideout for the infamous John Dillinger.
In 1897 Derek Marbach build the Fork Bridge. Sadly though in 1934 Logan burned down the bridge via lighter. Logan then became a local terorist. In the year 1978 a tip from a young deli worker sent the FBI searching in North Africa for the crazy Logan. On the date March 23, 1999 Logan was caught in his African hideout. Logan was sentenced to 4 years of community serice and 8 days in jail. Logan managed to finish the community service but during his jail time he escaped during a power outage. The Logan is still on the loose. Derek Marbach said "One day the logan will be put to justice...one day."
See also
- Mansfield Covered Bridge
- Mansfield Roller Mill
- Pleasant Valley Cemetery
- Parke County Covered Bridges
- List of Registered Historic Places in Indiana
- Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
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