Edward's Ford Bridge
Also known as Bridge No.17; IHSS Survey No.079-282-30009
About Edward's Ford Bridge
Edward's Ford Bridge, at US Army Jefferson Proving Ground, off Northwest Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 30, 1996. The Register lists it for its transportation and engineering, at the local level. It describes its style as Stone Arch Bridge, as it does for 3 other Indiana listings.
What it isRoad bridge in Indiana, United States of America. 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 · 78 MB · National Archives↗Finding Edward's Ford Bridge
US Army Jefferson Proving Ground, off Northwest Rd., Campbell Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Edward's Ford Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Edward's Ford Bridge
Is Edward's Ford Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 30, 1996 (Register number 96000788).
Is Edward's Ford Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Eleutherian College, 14.3 miles away.
Can you visit Edward's Ford 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 Edward's Ford Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 78 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 132003447 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.