Zumbrota in Goodhue County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Zumbrota Covered Bridge 1970-1997
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1. Zumbrota Covered Bridge 1970-1997 Marker
1970
The first annual Chicken Barbecue was sponsored by local businesses and was held on the bridge. Proceeds helped to fund a new swimming pool which was also located in the park.
1972
The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It became a magnet for historians trying to capture an important era in history.
1970 to 1997
Family and class reunions, Community Band concerts, worship services, Scout troop meetings, and many other community events were held on or near the bridge. It was also a favorite site for wedding and graduation photos.
1997
Minowa Construction of Harmony, Minnesota, was employed to repair and move the bridge back to the Zumbro River. Total cost of the project: $200,000.
Erected by the City of Zumbrota.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 44° 17.757′ N, 92° 40.206′ W. Marker is in Zumbrota, Minnesota,
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in the Driftless Area Bluff Country, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Zumbrota Covered Bridge 1932-1969 (here, next to this marker); Zumbrota Covered Bridge Today (here, next to this marker); Zumbrota Covered Bridge 1869-1932 (a few steps from this marker); Zumbrota Covered Bridge (a few steps from this marker); "The Old Covered Bridge" (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church
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2. Zumbrota Covered Bridge 1970-1997 Marker (middle)
The Zumbrota Covered Bridge can be seen in the background.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
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3. Zumbrota Covered Bridge 1970-1997 Marker, from the west
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2022. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2022.
