Vergennes Township near Lowell in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fallasburg Covered Bridge
Photographed By Cameron Zwart, May 5, 2012
1. Fallasburg Covered Bridge Marker
John W. and Silas S. Fallas settled here in 1837, founding a village which soon boasted a chair factory, sawmill, and gristmill. About 1840 the first of several wooden bridges was placed across the Flat River, but all succumbed in a short time to high water and massive spring ice jams. Bridge builder Jared N. Bresee of Ada was given a contract in 1871 to build the present structure. Constructed at a cost of $1500, the bridge has lattice work trusses made of white pine timbers. As in all covered bridges, the roof and siding serve to protect the bridge timbers from rot. Repairs in 1905 and 1945 have kept the bridge safe for traffic for one hundred years.
Erected 1971 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 197.)
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 Michigan Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 42° 58.824′ N, 85° 19.624′ W. Marker is near Lowell, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Vergennes Township. Marker is at the intersection of Covered Bridge Road Northeast and Beckwith Drive NE, on the left when traveling east on Covered Bridge Road Northeast. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Wesley Fallas House / John W. Fallas (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fallasburg Pioneer Village (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fallasburg School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lowell Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. 2.6 miles away); Vergennes District No. 1 Alton School (approx. 2.7 miles away); White's Bridge (approx. 2.8 miles away); Alton Pioneer Village (approx. 2.8 miles away); Alton Veteran Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.
Also see . . . Fallasburg Bridge. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan.)
Photographed By Cameron Zwart, May 5, 2012
2. Fallasburg Covered Bridge
Photographed By Cameron Zwart, May 5, 2012
3. Fallasburg Covered Bridge
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
4. Fallasburg Covered Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan. This page has been viewed 980 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan. 4. submitted on February 20, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
