Buck Hill Farm Covered Bridge
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| Length | 58 feet (17.7 meters) | ||
| Truss Type | single span, double Burr arch truss | ||
| Built | ca. 1825, rebuilt in 1844 | ||
| Builder | Original Builder Unknown Rebuilt by Theodore D. Cochran |
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The Buck Hill Covered Bridge, Eichelberger's Covered Bridge, or Abram Hess's Mill Bridge is a covered bridge located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located on the Buck Hill Farm's pond on private property[1][2].
The bridge's WGCB Number is 38-36-15[1]. In 1980 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as structure number 80003528[3]. It is located on private property at (40.13233, -76.30050).[4]
The bridge is one of only 3 covered bridges in the county with horizontal side boards.
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[edit] History
The original build date and builder of the covered bridge is unknown. However, it was probably built around 1825 to provide access to Abram Hess's store. In 1844 the bridge was sold to George Eichelberger. That same year the bridge was heavily damaged in a flood and had to be repaired.[2] It was rebuilt by Theodore D. Cochran at a cost of $799.[1][2][4] The bridge was moved, in 1966, to the Buck Hill Farm, a private farm located in Warwick Township 1.2 km (0.75 mi) south of Kissel Hill on Pennsylvania route 501.[2]
[edit] Dimensions
- Length: 58 feet (17.7 m) total length
- Width: 15 feet (4.6 m) total width
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[edit] External links
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c Dr. Roger A. McCain. Buck Hill Bridge. A Guide to Old Covered Bridges of Southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas. Retrieved on August 3, 2006.
- ^ a b c d Eichelberger's Covered Bridge. Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch Country Official Visitors Center. Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau (2006). Retrieved on July 7, 2006.
- ^ PENNSYLVANIA - Lancaster County. National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved on March 20, 2007.
- ^ a b Travis, Dale. 38-36-15. Round Barns & Covered Bridges. Retrieved on August 8, 2006.
