Cumberland Covered Bridge
United States historic place
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The Cumberland Covered Bridge, also known as the Matthews Covered Bridge, is a historic covered bridge spanning the Mississinewa River at Jefferson Township and Matthews, Indiana. It was originally called the New Cumberland Covered Bridge, it was built in 1877 by William Parks of Marion, Indiana.[2] This Howe Truss bridge is 181 feet (55 m) long. It is the only remaining covered bridge in Grant County.[3][4]: 3–4
LocationCR 1000 over Mississinewa River, Matthews, Indiana
Coordinates40°23′19″N 85°29′5″W
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1877
Cumberland Covered Bridge | |
Cumberland Covered Bridge, Matthews, Indiana | |
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| Location | CR 1000 over Mississinewa River, Matthews, Indiana |
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| Coordinates | 40°23′19″N 85°29′5″W |
| Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built | 1877 |
| Architect | Smith Bridge Company |
| Architectural style | Howe Truss |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000032 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 22, 1978 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1]
