Elizabethton in Carter County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Covered Bridge

— Elizabethton Walking Tour —

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

1. The Covered Bridge Marker

Inscription. Built in 1882, the Covered Bridge is believed to be the oldest such bridge in the state that is still in use. It is one of two bridges in Tennessee identified by a Tennessee historical marker and is included on the National Registry of Historic Sites.

(Marker Number 22.)

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 36° 20.837′ N, 82° 12.721′ W. Marker is in Elizabethton, Tennessee, in Carter County. It is at the intersection of South Riverside Drive and Hattie Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Riverside Drive. The marker is on the South Riverside Drive facing side of the bridge to the left of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 3rd Street, Elizabethton TN 37643, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee

and in the Tri-Cities Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern

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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 original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Covered Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Sycamore Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); First Court West of the Alleghenies (within shouting distance of this marker); Dungan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhudy House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hunter Cottage (about 400 feet away); Banks Law Office (about 400 feet away); Franklin House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethton.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

The Covered Bridge Marker to the left of the entrance. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

2. The Covered Bridge Marker to the left of the entrance.

Elizabethton Covered Bridge over the Doe River image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

3. Elizabethton Covered Bridge over the Doe River

The Covered Bridge Marker as referenced in the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

4. The Covered Bridge Marker as referenced in the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.