Buck Hill Farm Covered Bridge

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This article about Eichelberger's Covered Bridge refers to the Buck Hill Farm Covered Bridge. For the other bridge with the same name, see Jackson's Sawmill Covered Bridge.

The Buck Hill Covered Bridge, Eichelberger's Covered Bridge, or Abram Hess's Mill Bridge is a covered bridge located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located on the Buck Hill Farm's pond on private property[1][2].

The bridge's WGCB Number is 38-36-15[1]. It is located at 40°7′56.4″N, 76°18′1.8″W (40.13233, -76.30050).[3]

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[edit] History

The original build date and builder of the covered bridge is unknown. However, it was probably built around 1825 to provide access to Abram Hess's store. In 1844 the bridge was sold to George Eichelberger. That same year the bridge was heavily damaged in a flood and had to be repaired.[2] It was rebuilt by Theodore D. Cochran at a cost of $799.[1][2][3] The bridge was moved, in 1966, to the Buck Hill Farm, a private farm located in Warwick Township 1.2 km (0.75 mi) south of Kissel Hill on Pennsylvania route 501.[2]

[edit] Dimensions

  • Length: 58 feet (17.7 m) total length
  • Width: 15 feet (4.6 m) total width

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Dr. Roger A. McCain. Buck Hill Bridge. A Guide to Old Covered Bridges of Southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas. Retrieved on 2006-08-03.
  2. ^ a b c d Eichelberger's Covered Bridge. Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch Country Official Visitors Center. Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau (2006). Retrieved on 2006-07-07.
  3. ^ a b Travis, Dale. 38-36-15. Round Barns & Covered Bridges. Retrieved on 2006-08-08.
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