Irishman's Bridge LbNA #54648
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Terre Haute |
| County: | Vigo |
| State: | Indiana |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | American Heritage  |
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| Found by: | Not yet found! |
| Last found: | N/A |
| Status: | a |
| Last edited: | Jul 13, 2010 |
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This is our very first plant, and our very first stamp carving! Let us know what you think.
The Irishman’s Bridge is the last covered bridge left standing in Vigo County. It originally was located approximately three and one-half miles southwest of Mt. Pleasant Church on Ferre Road spanning Honey Creek in Riley Township. The bridge was built in 1845 for the total cost of $135.21. It is 18 feet wide and 80 feet long. Its superstructure is heavy oak and poplar with steel reinforcement rods. Irishman’s Bridge was moved to Fowler Park in 1971 with the aid of funds raised by the Girl Scouts, Vigo County Historical Society, employees of Columbian Enameling and Stamping Company, and area residents. This information was taken from the website of Vigo County, Indiana: Services Index
From visiting this bridge, we also discovered that it is the only one in the world that is known to have had a baby born on it.
Fowler Park is located south of Terre Haute, Indiana on Oregon Church Road. Exit from U.S. Hwy 41 and head west. There will be signs on the highway for Fowler Park whether you are coming from T.H. or Sullivan. There is not an entrance fee for this park. The park will be on the north side of Oregon Church Rd. After you enter the park, make a right turn toward the campground area. Follow this road until you can go no further and park in the parking lot on the west side. You may see the bridge although during the summer months it is quite shaded by trees. Head in the direction of the bridge and enjoy the scenery as you go. You may even enjoy taking your dog for a walk with you, on a leash no doubt, and with a doggie bag of course. When you cross the bridge, you will see in front of you an entire village which is historically accurate for the pioneer days. Please plan to visit this village, it is very interesting and a lovely walk, but first look for the letterbox. As you walk out from the bridge, turn an immediate right and down the hill. Turn left and follow the path that leads beside the small finger of the lake. Not very many steps along you will see toward the north a tree that forms a V shape. You will find the box behind this tree under a rock and some sticks. Be very careful not to be seen. Sometimes there are a lot of people visiting this area. Make sure you replace the box just as you found it for the next seeker.
Before you set out, please read the waiver of responsibility and disclaimer.
This is our very first plant, and our very first stamp carving! Let us know what you think.
The Irishman’s Bridge is the last covered bridge left standing in Vigo County. It originally was located approximately three and one-half miles southwest of Mt. Pleasant Church on Ferre Road spanning Honey Creek in Riley Township. The bridge was built in 1845 for the total cost of $135.21. It is 18 feet wide and 80 feet long. Its superstructure is heavy oak and poplar with steel reinforcement rods. Irishman’s Bridge was moved to Fowler Park in 1971 with the aid of funds raised by the Girl Scouts, Vigo County Historical Society, employees of Columbian Enameling and Stamping Company, and area residents. This information was taken from the website of Vigo County, Indiana: Services Index
From visiting this bridge, we also discovered that it is the only one in the world that is known to have had a baby born on it.
Fowler Park is located south of Terre Haute, Indiana on Oregon Church Road. Exit from U.S. Hwy 41 and head west. There will be signs on the highway for Fowler Park whether you are coming from T.H. or Sullivan. There is not an entrance fee for this park. The park will be on the north side of Oregon Church Rd. After you enter the park, make a right turn toward the campground area. Follow this road until you can go no further and park in the parking lot on the west side. You may see the bridge although during the summer months it is quite shaded by trees. Head in the direction of the bridge and enjoy the scenery as you go. You may even enjoy taking your dog for a walk with you, on a leash no doubt, and with a doggie bag of course. When you cross the bridge, you will see in front of you an entire village which is historically accurate for the pioneer days. Please plan to visit this village, it is very interesting and a lovely walk, but first look for the letterbox. As you walk out from the bridge, turn an immediate right and down the hill. Turn left and follow the path that leads beside the small finger of the lake. Not very many steps along you will see toward the north a tree that forms a V shape. You will find the box behind this tree under a rock and some sticks. Be very careful not to be seen. Sometimes there are a lot of people visiting this area. Make sure you replace the box just as you found it for the next seeker.
Before you set out, please read the waiver of responsibility and disclaimer.