Covered Bridge Tour of Greene County, PA
Greene county is directly below Washington County in Pennslvannia. They share a Covered Bridge Festival every year except 2020 has been cancelled due to Covid19. The Greene County Covered Bridge Tour takes about 2 hours for just driving plus add extra for getting lost and enjoying other items around the bridges.
There are two ways to get to most bridges. Use the Greene County Tour directions. Or you can use the GPS and I found the following item:
In the middle of a very one way country road. They stayed in the road for a good 15 minutes just watching me and baaing and mehing at me…lol
Watch for deer, groundhogs, and other animals that might come up around any corner.
Lippincott/Cox Farm Covered Bridge
Getting to this bridge is very easy.
The Lippincott/Cox Covered Bridge was built in 1943, and is 31 feet 11 inches long and 14 feet 2 inches wide.
The Lippincott/Cox Covered Bridge was build in the Kingpost Truss style.
The Lippincott/Cox Covered Bridge covers the Ruff Creek.
Carmichaels Covered Bridge
Between the Carmichaels and the Lippincott/Cox Covered Bridge, you will drive by a Blue sign, “Monongahela College” which is to the left about a block.
It was in operation from 1869 to 1888 and 1890 to 1894. It is a cool building to look at since you are driving by.
The Carmichaels Covered Bridge was built in 1889. It is 65 feet 5 inches long and 13 feet 5 inches wide.
The Carmichaels Covered Bridge was built in the Queenpost Truss style.
The Carmichaels Covered Bridge covers Muddy Creek.
Plan to spend a bit of time here. The Carmichael Historical Society will be opening a museum shortly.
On the other side of the street and down a bit is the Greene Academy which was opened from 1810 to 1860 and was a leading academy. Albert B. Cummins graduated from here.
Also, just pass the museum is the Carmichaels Borough School Bell that was used 1893 to 1966.
Brief History
Albert Cummings was born in a log house in Carmichaels, PA. He went to school at the Greene Academy. At 19, he moved with his Uncle to Iowa. Then to Chicago to study law and became a lawyer which started his governmental career.
He was elected as the 18th Governor of Iowa and severed 3 terms. He was also a U.S. Senator for Iowa for 18 years. Twice he ran for President of the United States but failed.
As Governor, he was part of “the Iowa idea” which was a tariff rates being measured between the difference of the cost of production here and abroad but not set rates higher then need to protect home industries.
Albert Cummins is overly forgotten today. He was greatly admired during his time for his wisdom and influence. He was the Senator who could reach out to the other side and make deals. His hands are all over so many laws but especially for the Railroad laws, promoting education and labor laws, and so much more.
Albert Cummins was the guy in the room that everyone know but who took very little credit for his achievements. He was the guy that got things done but did not always get the glory because he was behind those taking the glory for his ideas, thoughts, and plans. He is only a side character in history but with Woodrow Wilson and the Roosevelt’s around, it would be hard not to be over looked by the history books.
White Covered Bridge
The White Covered Bridge was built in 1900. It is 77 feet 6 inches long and 13 feet 15 inches wide.
The White Covered Bridge was build in the Queenpost Truss style.
The White Covered Bridge covers Whiteley Creek.
King Covered Bridge
The King Covered Bridge was built in 1890. It is 56 feet 2 inches long and 13 feet 10 inches wide.
The King Covered Bridge was build in the Queenpost Truss style.
The King Covered Bridge covers Hoover Run.
Shriver Covered Bridge
The Shriver Covered Bridge was built in 1900. It is 45 feet 5 inches long and 14 feet 6 inches wide.
The Shriver Covered Bridge was build in the Queenpost Truss style.
The Shriver Covered Bridge covers Hargus Creek.
Scott Covered Bridge
The Scott Covered Bridge was built in 1885. It is 54 feet long and 14 feet 2 inches wide.
The Scott Covered Bridge was build in the Queenpost Truss style.
The Scott Covered Bridge covers Ten Mile Creek.
Neddie Woods Covered Bridge
The Neddie Woods Covered Bridge was built in 1882. It is 43 feet long and 13 feet 1 inches wide.
The Neddie Woods Covered Bridge was build in the Queenpost Truss style.
The Neddie Woods Covered Bridge covers Pursley Creek.