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

Covered Bridge

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 17, 2011

1. Covered Bridge Marker

Inscription. This bridge over Doe River was built early in 1882 at a cost to the county of $3000 for the bridge and $300 for the approaches. The site was chosen by J.J. McCorkle, Wiley Christian and H.M. Rentfro. The committee were Thomas E. Matson, Engineer, W.M. Folsom, J.C. Folson, J.C. Smith, Dr. James M. Cameron and J.M. Simmerly. Dr. E.E. Hunter was contractor and George Lindamood supervisor.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 62.)

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 Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 36° 20.833′ N, 82° 12.724′ W. Marker is in Elizabethton, Tennessee, in Carter County. It is at the intersection of South Riverside Drive and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on South Riverside Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 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: First Court West of the Alleghenies (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunter Cottage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin House (about 400 feet away); Banks Law Office

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(about 500 feet away); City of Elizabethton Bicentennial (about 600 feet away); Burgie Drug (about 600 feet away); Samuel Tipton (about 600 feet away); Barnes Boring Hardware (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Post Office (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Wide view of the Covered Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 17, 2011

2. Wide view of the Covered Bridge Marker

Covered Bridge (1882) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 17, 2011

3. Covered Bridge (1882)

Interior Detail of the Covered Bridge (1882) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 17, 2011

4. Interior Detail of the Covered Bridge (1882)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,304 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.