Built at New Cumberland in 1877 by William Parks of Marion at a cost of $722. The 1913 flood floated the bridge a half mile downstream. It was returned to its foundations by rollers and horsepower. New Cumberland was the second community in Grant . . . — — Map (db m7479) HM
The Cumberland Covered Bridge was built in 1877. During the Great Flood of 1913, it was washed downstream.
On March 26th 1913, the Mississinewa River floodwaters rose high enough (Fig. 2, 3) to push the Cumberland Covered Bridge from its . . . — — Map (db m71494) HM
In honor of
the citizens
of Matthews
& community
who served
in the armed
forces of
their country
They served
without thought
of self, that
the principles
of liberty,
justice and
equality might
prevail for
all . . . — — Map (db m141914) HM
This covered bridge
built 1877 – 181 ft. long
called Cumberland Bridge
for Old Town.
The 1913 flood carried the bridge
downstream. It was returned
on rollers to the old foundation
and raised 3 feet.
The 1958 flood . . . — — Map (db m214996) HM