Meem's Bottom Covered Bridge

Meem's Bottom Covered Bridge (HM1EHB)

Location: New Market, VA 22844 Shenandoah County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 43.251', W 78° 39.317'

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The longest remaining covered bridge in Virginia, 200 feet in a single span supported by the Burr Arch, was built by Franklin H. Wissler in 1892-93. It is Virginia's only covered bridge open to vehicular traffic. Placed on the Virginia Landmark Register as well as the National Historic Register in 1975.
Erected by the Mt. Jackson Area
Chamber of Commerce 1993
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HM NumberHM1EHB
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Year Placed1993
Placed ByThe Mount Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
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Date Added Sunday, October 12th, 2014 at 9:00am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 703840 N 4288409
Decimal Degrees38.72085000, -78.65528333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 43.251', W 78° 39.317'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 43' 15.06" N, 78° 39' 19.02" W
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Area Code(s)540
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 772 State Rte 720, New Market VA 22844, US
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