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Historic Bridges over Ten Mile Creek



Covered Bridges over Ten Mile Creek

Horn Davis Overholtzer Covered Bridge-Built 1889-Collapsed March 27th, 1994
Bailey Covered Bridge-Constructed 1899 in Amity
Bigler Covered Bridge-This one was not over Ten Mile creek, but on Ten Mile Road and across Little Ten Mile Creek where it meets Ten Mile Creek. This bridge was very near the Martin's Mill Bridge.
Martin's Mill Bridge-Built in 1888. Once located in Amwell Township by the Martin's Mill. High water damaged the bridge along with farmers crossing with heavy loads. 



Other Historic Bridges over Ten Mile Creek

Clarksville Bridge-Date unknown
Hawkins Bridge-1902
Freedom Bridge-1928
Whites Ridge Road Bridge-1877
Morrisville Bridge-1920



(West Beth) Photo courtesy of Marcia Stauffer . Replaced in 1988?

(West Beth)
Photo courtesy of Marcia Stauffer
Newspaper photos-courtesy of Maria Stauffer


1968
Martens Mills-38 -Photo courtesy of Lisa Scherer

Martin's Mill Covered Bridge -the bridge no longer remains but the stone wing walls can still be seen.




Tickle Bridge was not over Ten Mile Creek but over Daniels Run, which connects to Ten Mile Creek.


Tyrone Daily Herald-Tyrone, Pa-Monday, March 28th, 1994. 
Source:https://www.newspapers.com/image/13245045/?terms=Marianna%20bridge%20pa&match=1



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