Book's Covered Bridge
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deano1943
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The Book's Covered Bridge is located just off of PA 274, on Three Springs Road (SR 2003), near Blain, in Jackson Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMX31
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2006
Views: 7
The Book's Covered Bridge was built in 1884 by an unknown builder. The bridge is 87 feet in length by 14 feet in width.
The bridge, which crosses Sherman's Creek, is in very good condition, being newly restored, and is owned by Perry County.
This bridge is also known as: Books, and Kaufman Covered Bridge.
Structure # 80003592
Street address:
Three Springs Road
Blain, Pa. USA
17006
County / Borough / Parish: Jackson Township/ Perry County
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Transportation, Road Related
Current function: Transportation, Road Related
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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