Covered bridges are just so charming. Maybe it’s because they take us on a stroll down Memory Lane, to the days long before modern transportation and the advances of technology. Missouri once laid claim to more than 30 covered bridges. Today, however that number has whittled down to just four. Here are just five reasons to visit Burfordville Covered Bridge in Missouri.
- Burfordville Covered Bridge is the oldest covered bridge in Missouri.
Wikipedia/Drowzy Burfordville Covered Bridge boasts a rich history that dates back to 1858. That year, construction on the bridge began with Joseph Lansmon at the helm. When the covered bridge opened for use, however, isn’t known.
- The bridge boasts a classic Howe-truss design.
Wikipedia/Parker Botanical Constructed in the style patented by William Howe, the covered bridge sits over the Whitewater River. In fact, you can still stroll over the 140-foot long covered bridge, which was made predominately of yellow poplar wood. (Vehicular traffic is prohibited on the bridge.)
- Stroll back in time.
Missouri State Parks Walk through Burfordville Covered Bride, where you can admire the classic design of the bridge that once served as a shelter, shielding those who were traveling in carriages during rain and snowstorms.
- Enjoy a leisurely picnic.
Missouri State Parks Nestled in Bollinger Mill State Historic Site, right next to the historic mill, the covered bridge and the mill have both earned spots on the National Register of Historic Places. Stroll through Burfordville Covered Bridge before joining a guided tour of the mill. Then, sit down to a picnic lunch in the lush picnic area.
- Snap photos.
Missouri State Parks Can you think of a better backdrop for photos than Burfordville Covered Bridge? Snap selfies with your friends or family. Ask a passer-by to take a photo or two, and the bridge is just perfect by itself, too, isn’t it?
Address: 113 Bollinger Mill Road, Burfordville, MO, 63739
Missouri State Parks Click here for the official website of The Missouri State Parks website. Or, go here for Facebook.
Have you ever been to the oldest covered bridge in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments. Click here to read about all four of the remaining covered bridges in Missouri.
Wikipedia/Drowzy
Burfordville Covered Bridge boasts a rich history that dates back to 1858. That year, construction on the bridge began with Joseph Lansmon at the helm. When the covered bridge opened for use, however, isn’t known.
Wikipedia/Parker Botanical
Constructed in the style patented by William Howe, the covered bridge sits over the Whitewater River. In fact, you can still stroll over the 140-foot long covered bridge, which was made predominately of yellow poplar wood. (Vehicular traffic is prohibited on the bridge.)
Missouri State Parks
Walk through Burfordville Covered Bride, where you can admire the classic design of the bridge that once served as a shelter, shielding those who were traveling in carriages during rain and snowstorms.
Nestled in Bollinger Mill State Historic Site, right next to the historic mill, the covered bridge and the mill have both earned spots on the National Register of Historic Places. Stroll through Burfordville Covered Bridge before joining a guided tour of the mill. Then, sit down to a picnic lunch in the lush picnic area.
Can you think of a better backdrop for photos than Burfordville Covered Bridge? Snap selfies with your friends or family. Ask a passer-by to take a photo or two, and the bridge is just perfect by itself, too, isn’t it?
Click here for the official website of The Missouri State Parks website. Or, go here for Facebook.
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