Near South Shore in Greenup County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Bennett’s Mill Bridge

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 18, 2019

1. Bennett’s Mill Bridge Marker

Inscription.
One of Kentucky’s longest wooden one-span covered bridges, length 195 feet. B.F. Bennett and his brother Pramley built the bridge in 1855 or 1856 to accommodate customers at their mill. It has withstood severe floods through the years. Original footings and frame are intact. The bridge was never painted and has weathered to its present rustic appearance.

Erected 2006 by Kentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1076.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 38° 37.83′ N, 82° 55.631′ W. Marker is near South Shore, Kentucky, in Greenup County. It is at the intersection of Kentucky Route 7 and Brown Cover Bridge Road ( Route 1215), on the right when traveling south on Kentucky Route 7. It is eight miles south of South Shore. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Shore KY 41175, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in Kentucky’s Kyova Tri-State Region.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ode To Bennett's Mill Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Bennett's Mill Covered Bridge (a few steps from this marker); New Hampshire Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 2½ miles away); Jesse Stuart (1906-1984) (approx. 3.6 miles away); Raccoon Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 6.1 miles away); A Masterful Retreat (approx. 6.1 miles away); County Named, 1803 (approx. 6.1 miles away); Jesse Stuart (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Shore.

Regarding Bennett’s Mill Bridge. The bridge is still in use. It crosses Tygarts Creek. It was listed on the National

Bennett’s Mill Bridge and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 18, 2019

2. Bennett’s Mill Bridge and Marker

Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Also see . . .
1. Bennett's Mill Covered Bridge. Kentucky Tourism website entry (Submitted on April 24, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Bennett's Mill Covered Bridge. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 24, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Bennett’s Mill Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 18, 2019

3. Bennett’s Mill Bridge

Bennett’s Mill Covered Bridge image. Click for more information.

via NPS, unknown

4. Bennett’s Mill Covered Bridge

National Register of Historic Places Nomination form
at NPGallery Digital Asset Management System
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.