Jackson Bridge
About Jackson Bridge
Jackson Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 22, 1978: the first place in Penn 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 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↗1861 to today
- 1861Built
- 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 48 years
Finding Jackson Bridge
North of Rockville, in Penn 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.
Memories of Jackson Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Jackson Bridge
Is Jackson Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 22, 1978 (Register number 78000393).
Is Jackson Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is West Union Bridge, 3.3 miles away.
Can you visit Jackson 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 Jackson 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 132001978 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.