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The first bridge across the Little Muskingum in this location was built in
1871. It was destroyed in a flood, but replaced by a covered bridge built
by the Smith Bridge Company in 1876. Built using the Smith Truss design
it was sturdy enough to . . . — — Map (db m166304) HM
The Birth Place
The birth of Ohio's petroleum industry began in south-
eastern Ohio in 1814 near the village of South Olive,
not too far from here. They weren't looking for oil... they
were drilling a well for brine (salt water). Pockets . . . — — Map (db m166303) HM
Why were bridges covered?
Why do you think covered bridges were covered? To
keep the rain or snow off of travelers? Maybe to protect
the plank roadways of the bridges? No - roofs were put
on the bridges to keep the main structural timbers . . . — — Map (db m166302) HM