Thompson Mill Covered Bridge
About Thompson Mill Covered Bridge
Thompson Mill Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 13, 1975. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level.
What it isPlace in Illinois on the National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 12 MB · National Archives↗1868 to today
- 1868Built
- 1975Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 51 years
Finding Thompson Mill Covered Bridge
0.5 miles northeast of Cowden over Kaskaskia River, in Dry Point Township, IL
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Thompson Mill Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Thompson Mill Covered Bridge
Is Thompson Mill Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 13, 1975 (Register number 75000675).
Is Thompson Mill Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Thompson Mill Covered Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Thompson Mill Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 12 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28894119 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.