Switzer Covered Bridge

Switzer Covered Bridge (HM7HG)

Location: Frankfort, KY 40601 Franklin County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 15.138', W 84° 45.591'

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Franklin County's only covered bridge spans North Elkhorn Creek and is 120 ft. long and 11 ft. wide. It was built by George Hockensmith circa 1855. each entrance has a sawtooth edge; the lattice is pinned with trunnels (treenasil). Restored in 1906 by Louis Bower. Closed to traffic in 1954. This bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1974.
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HM NumberHM7HG
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number1571
Year Placed1976
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at 8:26pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 696015 N 4236181
Decimal Degrees38.25230000, -84.75985000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 15.138', W 84° 45.591'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 15' 8.28" N, 84° 45' 35.46" W
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Area Code(s)502
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3559 KY-1689, Frankfort KY 40601, US
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