Zumbrota Covered Bridge
The Zumbrota Covered Bridge is the last remaining historic covered bridge in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It has been restored and is located in Covered Bridge Park in Zumbrota, Minnesota.
Zumbrota Covered Bridge | |
 The Zumbrota Covered Bridge from the southeast | |
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| Location | West Ave over the North Fork of the Zumbro River |
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| Nearest city | Zumbrota, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°17′47″N 92°40′13.5″W |
| Built | 1869 |
| Architect | Stafford Western Immigration Co. |
| MPS | Rural Goodhue County MRA (AD) |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000984 |
| Added to NRHP | February 20, 1975 |
History
The bridge was completed in November 1869 as a replacement for Zumbrota's original bridge which was destroyed by the spring flood of that year. The covered portion of the bridge was added in 1871. The bridge served until 1932 when it was moved to the fairgrounds. In 1997 the bridge was moved to its current location in Covered Bridge Park, about 100 yards from its original location.
In 1905, Zumbrota had a bridge often called "Zumbrota's second covered bridge" which spanned the Zumbro River, one-half mile upstream. It was a railroad bridge for the Duluth, Red Wing, and Southern Railroad.
The bridge roof partially collapsed on February 24, 2019, following one of the snowiest months in state history.[1]
See also
- List of Minnesota covered bridges
References
- Krueger, Andrew (February 24, 2019). "Historic covered bridge in Zumbrota damaged during winter storm". Minnesota Public Radio News. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
The roof of the historic Zumbrota Covered Bridge was damaged during a winter storm on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019.
- Thompson, Robert R.; Conway Marvin; Jeff Solberg (2003). Zumbrota Minnesota: Bridging Past and Future: 1856-2006. G. Bradley Publishing, Inc. ISBN 0-943963-98-2.
External links
Media related to Zumbrota Covered Bridge at Wikimedia Commons- Zumbrota Covered Bridge & Park
