Covered Bridge near Lexington, NC
Posted by: Padon
N 35° 44.593 W 080° 09.871
17S E 575544 N 3955789
Private Homeowners Covered Bridge near Lexington, NC
Waymark Code: WM2TD9
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2007
Views: 55
Built in the fall of 1974, by homeowner Raymond Padon. This is a hidden jewel of the backroads of Davidson Co. NC. It can be found at 2170 Young Rd. Lexington, NC 27292. Which is off Hwy "Old" 64 East approx 12 miles from the heart of Lexington, NC. The bridge spans a natural creek, which Mr. Padon has also converted into a small pond beside the bridge. The bridge is highly decorated with vintage items, and is decorated depending on the holiday seasons etc. Visitors are welcome to stop by and photograph the bridge etc. But if walking on the grounds, please stop by and ask permission to be on the property as a common courtesy.
Current Condition of Bridge: In use, as private driveway
Description of Covered Bridge: Wooden, homemade, but professional contractor built ( himself ).
Year Built: 1974
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Roadway, and wide driveway just off the road
Location (Road - City - State - Country): 2170 Young Rd. Lexington, NC 27292
Web Address: Not listed
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