On October 10th, 2007, the $1.4 Million restoration of the Jackson Covered Bridge in Parke County was officially completed and open to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The participants were County Highway Superintendent Randy Norman as well as County Commissioners Jim Meece and Greg Harbison; photo by Ron Branson.

For more information, including a photo essay showing the removal of the old bridge from the roadway, its restoration and subsequent replacement back over the river, visit the Parke County Living Internet site at www.parkecountyliving.com!

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Of more than 600 covered historic bridges known to have been built in Indiana, 90 are still standing. Some of these still carry traffic while others are bypassed and a few have been moved to parks or memorials; five of our historic covered bridges are located on private property.

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