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Shields' Mill Covered Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Shields' Mill Covered Bridge

Also known as Shieldstown Covered Bridge

On the National Register since 201610 years
Listed 2016Hamilton Township
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About Shields' Mill Covered Bridge

Shields' Mill Covered Bridge, at Shields Rd. across E. Fork of White R., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 7, 2016. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level.

What it isCovered bridge in Jackson County, Indiana, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1876 to today

  1. 1876Built, designed by J. J. Daniels
  2. 2016Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 10 years
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Shields Rd. across E. Fork of White R., Hamilton Township

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about Shields' Mill Covered Bridge

Is Shields' Mill Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 7, 2016 (Register number 16000330).

Is Shields' Mill Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is First Christian Church, 20.4 miles away.

Can you visit Shields' 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.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.