Jefferson Township near Greer in Knox County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Covered Bridge

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 26, 2025

1. Covered Bridge Marker

Inscription. This bridge is a replica of the numerous covered bridges that graced the Ohio Countryside during the 1800's. Most, unfortunately, fell victim to neglect, floods, road changes, and modernization. Ken and Ann Wobbecke built it during the winter of 2000-2001 as a pleasant reminder of "the way things used to be".

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list.

Location. 40° 32.639′ N, 82° 12.476′ W. Marker is near Greer, Ohio, in Knox County. It is in Jefferson Township. It is at the intersection of Wally Road (County Route 360) and Vess Road (County Route 357), on the right when traveling east on Wally Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21899 Wally Road, Glenmont OH 44628, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Walnut Grove School #10 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1890's Bank Barn (about 600 feet away); Grande Allée (approx. half a mile away); Mohican Log Cabin (approx. 0.7 miles away); Southern Cross Windmill (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Wally Railroad (approx. ¾ mile away); Mohican State Scenic River (approx. 0.8 miles away); Wally Road Scenic Byway (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greer.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 26, 2025

2. Covered Bridge Marker

Note: there is no water under this bridge. It is simply a replica structure.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.