Melcher Bridge
About Melcher Bridge
Melcher Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 22, 1978: the first place in Reserve 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 · 4 MB · National Archives↗1896 to today
- 1896Built
- 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 48 years
Finding Melcher Bridge
East of Montezuma, in Reserve Township, IN
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings 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 Melcher Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Melcher Bridge
Is Melcher Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 22, 1978 (Register number 78000402).
Is Melcher Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is West Union Bridge, 4.6 miles away.
Can you visit Melcher 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 Melcher Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 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 132001994 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.