Napier Township near Schellsburg in Bedford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bedford Co. Bridge #15
Colvin Covered Bridge
Photographed by F. Robby, May 9, 2008
1. Bedford Co. Bridge #15 Marker
Rehabilitated in 1996
Co. Commissioners: Norma C. Ickes, Chairperson; Dick M. Rice; Gary W. Ebersole
Co. Engineer: P. Joseph Lehman, Inc.
Contractor: Kee Ta Qyah Construction
History of the Bridge
Constructed around 1880, the Colvin Covered Bridge is one of Bedford County's oldest remaining covered bridges. The original builder of this structure which spans the Shawnee Creek was J. H. Thompson. This bridge is one of only two multiple king post covered bridges in the county.
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 1996.
Location. 40° 2.274′ N, 78° 39.267′ W. Marker is near Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, in Bedford County. It is in Napier Township. It is on Mill Road 0.9 miles Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schellsburg PA 15559, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in the Laurel Highlands. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 1806 Old Log Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Log Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Forbes Camp (approx. 0.8 miles away); Shawnee Cabins (approx.
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Also see . . . Bedford County's webpage for the Colvin Covered Bridge. Has a photo of the bridge prior to restoration. (Submitted on June 11, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.)
Photographed by F. Robby, May 9, 2008
2. Bedford Co. Bridge #15
Photographed by F. Robby, May 9, 2008
3. Bedford Co. Bridge #15
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,797 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
