On West Avenue, 0.1 miles north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
This bridge spans the time from
the 19th to the 21st century
This authentic 116 foot long covered bridge is the last in Minnesota. It was moved to this location in the city of Zumbrota on March 4, 1997.
The restoration and relocation of . . . — — Map (db m203008) HM
On East Avenue north of East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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This property has been placed on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
In memory of Laura Schlasner — — Map (db m49215) HM
On Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Jefferson Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Settled by a colony that moved from Lowell, Mass. in 1856, this community takes its name from the Zumbro River which flows through it. This stream, called Riviere des Embarras by the French because of a raft of driftwood at its mouth, became . . . — — Map (db m203002) HM
Constructed over Zumbro River in 1869 · cost $5,800. Original site Highway 58 about 1,000 feet from present location.
120 feet long town lattice truss design plans by A.J. Thatcher · construction supervised by E.L. Kingsbury.
Served as . . . — — Map (db m49209) HM
On West Avenue, 0.1 miles north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
A vital river crossing for 63 years
1869
The new bridge was designed to be "high enough and strong enough", because spring floods had destroyed earlier river crossings.
1871
A roof and sidewalls were added to protect the . . . — — Map (db m203016) HM
On West Avenue, 0.1 miles north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
A multi-purpose building at the Goodhue County Fairgrounds for 37 years
1932-1969
The fair board selected a site for the bridge on the north side of the fairgrounds next to the barns, and it housed poultry exhibits for several years. . . . — — Map (db m203014) HM
On West Avenue, 0.1 miles north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Centerpiece of Covered Bridge Park for 27 years
1970
The first annual Chicken Barbecue was sponsored by local businesses and was held on the bridge. Proceeds helped to fund a new swimming pool which was also located in the park. . . . — — Map (db m203011) HM
On West Avenue, 0.1 miles north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Minnesota's only original historic covered bridge
1997
Supported by two I-beams, the covered bridge was lifted and moved a distance of 100 yards. New piers and abutments had been built to ensure a secure river crossing.
2019 . . . — — Map (db m203009) HM