Larkin Covered Bridge
About Larkin Covered Bridge
Larkin Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 10, 1980. 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 Chester County TR.
What it isListed on the National Register of Historic Places in Chester County, Pennsylvania. 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 · 10 MB · National Archives↗Finding Larkin Covered Bridge
North of Downingtown in Marsh Creek State Park, Upper Uwchlan Township, in Upper Uwchlan Township, PA
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.
Burr Truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Burr Truss.
Memories of Larkin Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Larkin Covered Bridge
Is Larkin Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 10, 1980 (Register number 80003458).
Is Larkin Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lightfoot Mill, 4.1 miles away.
Can you visit Larkin 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 Larkin Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 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 71992682 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.