Richards Covered Bridge
About Richards Covered Bridge
Richards Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 8, 1979: the first place in Ralpho Township to be listed. Only 914 of Pennsylvania’s 3,595 listings are older. The Register lists it for its transportation, at the local level. It was listed as part of Covered Bridges of Northumberland County TR.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 7 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
East of Elysburg on T 804, Ralpho/Cleveland Townships, in Ralpho Township, PA · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Kreigbaum Covered BridgeQueenpost Truss · next door
Memories of Richards Covered Bridge
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Questions about Richards Covered Bridge
Is Richards Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 8, 1979 (Register number 79002308).
Is Richards Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Joseph Priestley House, 15 miles away.
Can you visit Richards 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.
Where can I read the history of Richards Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 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 71993428 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.