About Shinn Covered Bridge
The construction of the bridge in 1886 was spurred by the near-drowning of a child in a rowboat of the Charles Shinn family. E.B. Henderson was hired to build a fixed crossing which Shinn assisted in. 1 2
The Shinn Covered Bridge was last rehabilitated in 1998. 2
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Total Length | 90 feet |
|---|---|
| Deck Width | 15.5 feet |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- Ohio’s Covered Bridges. Arcadia, 2010.
- Shawver, Sam. “Covered bridge group tours six local sites.” Marietta Times, 21 May 2013. Accessed 6 Nov. 2013.
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