Felton in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Felton Covered Bridge

January 18, 2022

1. Felton Covered Bridge Marker

Smaller brass plaque below marker reads, “This property, Felton Covered Bridge, has been placed on the National Register of Historic places by the United States Department of the Interior. Dedicated October 10, 1987 by Monterey Viejo and Mountain Charlie Chapters, E Clampus Vitus.”

Inscription. Built in 1892-93 and believed to be the tallest covered bridge in the country, it stood as the only entry to Felton for 45 years. In 1937 it was retired from active service to become a pedestrian bridge and figured prominently in many films of that period. After suffering damage in the winter storms of 1982, it was restored to its original elegance in 1987 using native materials and local talent.

Originally Registered May 17, 1957.

Erected 1987 by State Department of Parks & Recreation in cooperation with Monterey Viejo Chapter 1846 & Mountain Charlie Chapter 1050 of E Clampus Vitus & the County of Santa Cruz. (Marker Number 583.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Covered Bridges, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 17, 1797.

Location. 37° 3.042′ N, 122° 4.275′ W. Marker is in Felton, California, in Santa Cruz County. It can be reached from Covered Bridge Road half a mile south of Graham Hill Road. Plaque is located at bridge entrance on west bank of San Lorenzo River in Covered Bridge Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Felton CA 95018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

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At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Cremer House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Felton Heritage Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); Felton Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Roaring Camp Covered Bridge (approx. 0.7 miles away); Wagon Top Boiler (approx. 0.8 miles away); Heisler/Shay/Climax Locomotives (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Lt. John C. Fremont Tree (approx. 1.2 miles away); Historic Lime Kilns (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Felton.

Additional keywords. Covered Bridge

Felton Covered Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leticia A. Kohnen, October 4, 2006

2. Felton Covered Bridge

Felton Covered bridge interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leticia A. Kohnen, October 4, 2006

3. Felton Covered bridge interior

Vintage Postcard - Felton Covered Bridge image. Click for full size.

Mike Roberts, Berkeley, Ca. Distributed by Don Mar Sales Co., Santa Cruz, Ca

4. Vintage Postcard - Felton Covered Bridge

Description on Postcard: Built in 1892, this old covered bridge spans the sycamore-shaded San Lorenzo River at Felton, California. Although replaced by a concrete bridge in 1938, it still remains as a picturesque link to the romantic past.

Santa Cruz County Adv, - Distr. by H.S. Crocker Co.,Inc.-S.F., Ca

5. Vintage Postcard - Felton Covered Bridge

Description on Postcard: This picturesque bridge which spans the San Lorenzo River near Santa Cruz is still open to light traffic.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 3,195 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 19, 2022. 2. submitted on September 7, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. 3. submitted on September 10, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. 4, 5. submitted on September 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.