Sevierville in Sevier County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Harrisburg Covered Bridge

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 6, 2011

1. Harrisburg Covered Bridge Marker

Inscription. The Harrisburg Covered Bridge, located in Sevier County, Tennessee, was built by Elbert Stephenson Early in 1875 and restored in 1972. That restoration was a joint effort through the Great Smokies Chapter and the Spencer Clark Chapter of the Daughter's of the American Revolution along with the employees of the Sevier County Highway Department.

Jonas Smelcer, Highway Superintendent, and the Sevier County Highway Department employees, along with the Sevier County Court received a federal grant and completely restored the structure as close to the original bridge as possible. This work was completed in early 2005.

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 Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 35° 51.667′ N, 83° 28.94′ W. Marker is in Sevierville, Tennessee, in Sevier County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Covered Bridge Road and Harrisburg Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Covered Bridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 413 Old Covered Bridge Road, Sevierville TN 37876, 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. A different marker also named Harrisburg Covered Bridge (a few steps from this

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marker); a different marker also named Harrisburg Covered Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Fair Garden (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sweden Furnace (approx. 1.1 miles away); New Salem Baptist Church (approx. 4 miles away); a different marker also named New Salem Baptist Church (approx. 4 miles away); Middle Creek United Methodist Church & Settlement (approx. 4.2 miles away); Forks of Little Pigeon Church (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sevierville.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 6, 2011

2. Harrisburg Covered Bridge Marker

Harrisburg Covered Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 6, 2011

3. Harrisburg Covered Bridge

Inside the bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 6, 2011

4. Inside the bridge

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 6, 2011

5. Inside the bridge

Looking out of the bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 6, 2011

6. Looking out of the bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2011, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 875 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 6, 2011, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.