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Near Geneva in Ashtabula County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Harpersfield Covered Bridge

 
 
Harpersfield Covered Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 10, 2018
1. Harpersfield Covered Bridge Marker
Inscription. Replacing an earlier bridge that was carried away in a spring flood, the Harpersfield Covered Bridge was built in 1868 and spans the Grand River, a state-designated wild, and scenic river. This bridge, which currently carries County Road #154 (Harpersfield Road), is a two-span wooden Howe truss bridge, with center pier. The great flood of 1913 washed away the northern approach and it was at this time that the additional 140 foot steel truss was added. Extensive rehabilitation in 1992 included strengthening the lower chords, lowering and replacing the floor, and adding a cantilevered walkway. The 228-foot-long Harpersfield Bridge is the longest covered bridge in Ohio and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
 
Erected 1996 by Harpersfield Heritage Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 2-4.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & ViaductsWaterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
 
Location. 41° 45.342′ N, 80° 56.682′ W. Marker is near Geneva, Ohio, in Ashtabula County. Marker is at the intersection of Harpersfield
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Road and State Road, on the left when traveling north on Harpersfield Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Geneva OH 44041, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harpersfield (approx. 1.9 miles away); Liberty Street Covered Bridge (approx. 3 miles away); Ransom E. Olds-Birthplace (approx. 3.4 miles away); a different marker also named Harpersfield (approx. 3.4 miles away); Colonel Alexander Harper (approx. 3.4 miles away); Unionville Tavern (approx. 3˝ miles away); Betsey Mix Cowles (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Underground Railroad in Austinburg (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Geneva.
 
Also see . . .  Harpersfield Covered Bridge. Ashtabula County MetroParks (Submitted on August 11, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) 
 
Harpersfield Covered Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 10, 2018
2. Harpersfield Covered Bridge Marker
Harpersfield Covered Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, August 10, 2018
3. Harpersfield Covered Bridge Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2018, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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