Harry Evans Bridge
About Harry Evans Bridge
Harry Evans Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 22, 1978: the first place in Florida Township to be listed. Only 183 of Indiana’s 2,121 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the national level. It describes its style as Burr Arch, as it does for 28 other Indiana listings. It was listed as part of Parke County Covered Bridges TR.
What it isPlace in Indiana listed on 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 · 5 MB · National Archives↗1908 to today
- 1908Built
- 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 48 years
Finding Harry Evans Bridge
Southeast of Mecca off Old Greencastle Rd., in Florida Township, IN
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Burr Arch style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Burr Arch.
Memories of Harry Evans Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Harry Evans Bridge
Is Harry Evans Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 22, 1978 (Register number 78000392).
Is Harry Evans Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is West Union Bridge, 13.5 miles away.
Can you visit Harry Evans Bridge?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Harry Evans Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 5 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 132001974 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.