Forry's Mill Covered Bridge
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deano1943
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Forry's Mill Covered bridge is located on Bridge Valley Road, between Rapho and West Hempfield Township's, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMNQE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2006
Views: 13
Forry's Mill Covered Bridge was built in 1869 by builder Elias McMellen. The bridge is a one span bridge, 102 feet 1 inch in length by 14 feet in width.
Forry's Mill Covered Bridge was named for the Forry family who lived on adjoining property near by. The bridge is owned by Lancaster County, and is in fair condition today.
This bridge is also known as, Big Chickies #7 Bridge.
Structure #: 80003512
Street address:
Bridge Valley Road
Columbia, Pa. USA
17512
County / Borough / Parish: Rapho/West Hempfield Township's, Lancaster County
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
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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