Near New Market in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Meem’s Bottom Covered Bridge
Built in 1892 by Franklin Hiser Wissler to provide access to his apple orchards at Strathmore Farms, this is the longest remaining covered bridge in Virginia. a 200-foot single span, located one-half mile northwest, the bridge is a Burr Truss design, a combination of arch with vertical and diagonal supports. All construction materials were obtained locally. Damaged by arsonists in 1976, the bridge was restored and reopened in 1979.
Erected 1980 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number AB-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 38° 43.029′ N, 78° 38.814′ W. Marker is near New Market, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. Marker is on Old Valley Turnpike (U.S. 11) south of Wissler Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Jackson VA 22842, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Meem's Bottom Covered Bridge (approx. half a mile away); McNeill’s Last Charge (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rude’s Hill (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Rude's Hill (approx. one mile away); Rude’s Hill Action (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Market.
Regarding Meem’s Bottom Covered Bridge. The bridge itself is on Wissler Road, which is off Route 11 just north of this marker. There is a small parking and picnic area on the east end of the bridge. It is the last covered bridge maintained by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Also see . . . Meems Bottom Covered Bridge. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,156 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 30, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.