Baker's Camp Covered Bridge
Baker's Camp Covered Bridge, also known as Hillis Bridge, is a covered bridge in northern Putnam County, Indiana, east of the town of Bainbridge. It carries County Road E 650 north over Big Walnut Creek, about 1.25 miles (2 km) south of the road's intersection with U.S. 36.
Built in 1901 by J. J. Daniels, the bridge is 128 feet (39 m) long, 14 feet (4.3 m) wide, and 13 feet (4.0 m) high. It is an example of the Burr arch truss design. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2024.
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References
- ^ Indiana Atlas and Gazetter (Yarmouth: DeLorme, 1998).
- ^ Hillis Bridge marker, Putnam County Convention and Visitor Bureau, at The Historical Marker Database.
- ^ "WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 5/20/2024 THROUGH 5/23/2024". National Park Service. Retrieved 2024-05-31.