Shenk's Mill Covered Bridge
Also known as Schenk's Covered Bridge
About Shenk's Mill Covered Bridge
Shenk's Mill Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 10, 1980. It was among the first 3 of Rapho Township’s 5 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. It describes its style as Burr Truss, as it does for 89 other Pennsylvania listings. It was listed as part of Covered Bridges of Lancaster County TR.
What it isBridge in Pennsylvania, United States. 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 · 3 MB · National Archives↗Finding Shenk's Mill Covered Bridge
South of Manheim on T 372, East Hempfield/Rapho Townships, in Rapho Township, PA
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 Truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Burr Truss.
Memories of Shenk's Mill Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Shenk's Mill Covered Bridge
Is Shenk's Mill Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 10, 1980 (Register number 80003531).
Is Shenk's Mill Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is James Buchanan House, 7.1 miles away.
Can you visit Shenk's 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.
Where can I read the history of Shenk's Mill Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 3 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 71993233 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.