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    Home » Gardening

    Bridges of Fairfield County

    Published by Pam Kessler | 156 words. · About 1 minute to read this article. - 20 Comments

    On a ride in the country on Friday we unexpectedly came across this wonderful covered bridge.


    It's the Johnston Covered Bridge in Clearport, Ohio.


    It was built in 1887 and has a span of 99 feet across the Clear Creek River. It was restored in 1996 and is in its original location.


    You can't drive across it anymore, but you can walk through it.


    It used Howe truss style construction which incorporates vertical metal rods into the structure (thank you Wikipedia).


    Unbeknownst to me, Ohio has the second largest number of original covered bridges (Pennsylvania has the most). And Fairfield County, Ohio has the most covered bridges in the state of Ohio. Also unbeknownst to me, Blogger's spellchecker doesn't recongize the word unbeknownst.


    Although it is a little drive from here, I might have to do a tour of Fairfield County covered bridges soon. Maybe I'll have a Bridges of Madison County moment (just kidding, honey)!

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    1. Angela

      August 09, 2010 at 6:28 am

      Oh my, just loved these pics. Would love to have one framed and hung in my hallway.

      Reply
    2. Karen

      August 09, 2010 at 6:31 am

      I love the covered bridges!! We have seen a few on a trip to New England a couple of years ago.
      Hope you entered your mosaic in Mosaic Monday. It's great!!
      Have a wonderful week.
      Karen
      Ladybug Creek

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    3. NanaDiana

      August 09, 2010 at 8:52 am

      Beautiful! I grew up in PA and I didn't realize that we had the most covered bridges. Guess they forgot to tell us that in school. Seeing them always makes me think of Bridges of Madison County and the life of silent dreams she lived. Thanks for the memory of a softer, quieter time of life. Diana

      Reply
    4. Debbie

      August 09, 2010 at 9:12 am

      I'm a Texas gal and we don't have covered bridges. I think they are beautiful.

      Reply
    5. La

      August 09, 2010 at 10:33 am

      Great pics. Unfortunately, many covered bridges on busier roads are being replaced. Such a pity as they are so pretty. Maybe I'll venture down there some Saturday this fall. La

      Reply
    6. teresa

      August 09, 2010 at 2:17 pm

      Great pictures. I just love these old bridges. we come across them now and then and I am never disappointed.

      Reply
    7. Country Dreaming

      August 09, 2010 at 3:52 pm

      Love those kinds of bridges!
      If only they could talk!
      Thanks also for joining the fun at Dreaming.
      Love new followers AND readers.

      Melinda

      Reply
    8. Ashley

      August 09, 2010 at 6:28 pm

      Love those pics! Definitely reminded me of Bridges of Madison County. Covered bridges seem like such romantic places!

      Reply
    9. Dragonfly Treasure

      August 09, 2010 at 9:49 pm

      I love covered bridges! You have some gorgeous photos. Breathtaking!
      *hugs*deb

      Reply
    10. raggygirlvintage

      August 09, 2010 at 11:56 pm

      That bridge sure made for a good photo opp! Thanks for visiting my blog:-)
      Tracey

      Reply
    11. Life Images by Jill

      August 15, 2010 at 10:05 pm

      I have never been to the States or seen covered bridges, but they really are a treat - and I love that movie "The Bridges of Madison County". Jill

      Reply
    12. Bobbi

      August 15, 2010 at 10:47 pm

      Hi, great covered bridges! Loved your mosaic! We have one here not that far from where I live and it's so gorgeous! Hope you have a wonderful new week!
      hugs...
      Bobbi

      Reply
    13. Cindy @ Chalk it Up!

      August 15, 2010 at 10:48 pm

      Ah, I miss country drives. Unbeknownst (just had to try it. It's showing me to spell it unbeknown-st huh? haha)
      Love your bridge photos!

      Reply
    14. Pondside

      August 15, 2010 at 11:05 pm

      They are treasures, aren't they?
      Most of our covered bridges are in the Maritimes - many of them in New Brunswick.

      Reply
    15. g.suzie

      August 15, 2010 at 11:25 pm

      I love covered bridges, they just have so much personality. . .We don't have many here in the west, so it's always fun to see pictures of them!

      Reply
    16. Theresa

      August 16, 2010 at 6:33 am

      These are great! Another lover of covered bridges here:)

      Reply
    17. A Garden of Threads

      August 16, 2010 at 10:59 am

      Great pictures of the bridge, I do not think we have any covered bridges left in Ontario. Which is a shame, they all full of history. Take care and have a great week.

      Reply
    18. Whispers of Grace

      August 16, 2010 at 11:50 am

      Love these pictures, especially the second one looking through the bridge.

      Reply
    19. Lavender Cottage

      August 16, 2010 at 8:44 pm

      So interesting to look at a historical structure. Thanks for sharing your covered bridge.

      Reply
    20. Sharing with Sherri

      August 17, 2010 at 5:04 pm

      Oh... I just love covered bridges they are so charming! Your photos look great!

      Reply

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