Road trip! Two of the sweetest words in the English language, right? Well, when you just don’t have time for a proper road trip of a few days or more, you can’t go wrong with a leisurely day trip. You’ll get to pack in plenty of fun, enjoy a relaxing day away, and still get to sleep in your own bed at night. This leisurely one-day trip will take you to six beautiful and totally charming covered bridges in West Virginia.
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Google Maps Are you ready for a day of picture-perfect moments? We start and end this day trip at Fish Creek Covered Bridge in Metz, but you can start it or end it at any of the bridges. Just customized the Google map to meet your needs and time frame. Off we go!
- Fish Creek Covered Bridge – Metz
Wikipedia/Brian M. Powell We start our day at Fish Creek Covered Bridge in Metz. The historic bridge is believed to date back to 1880 or 1881. Unfortunately, an exact date is not known. However, you can still drive over the 36-foot covered bridge that is one of only two single king truss bridges in the state today. Fish Creek Covered Bridge, 36 Millbrook Ln, Metz, WV 26585, USA
- Barrackville Covered Bridge - Barrackville
Wikipedia/Brian M. Powell Our next covered bridge takes us to the second oldest covered bridge in the state. Barrackville Covered Bridge dates back to 1853. Spanning 145 feet, the historic covered bridge earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Barrackville Covered Bridge, Barrackville, WV 26559, USA
- Dents Run Covered Bridge - Morgantown
Wikipedia/Brian M. Powell Crossing over Dents Run, Dents Run Covered Bridge was built in 1889. The historic covered bridge, which was restored in the mid-1980s, spans just 40 feet. Dents Run Covered Bridge, West Virginia 26501, USA
- Fletcher Covered Bridge - Harrison County
Flickr/James Walsh Our next stop brings us to Fletcher Covered Bridge, which crosses over Tenmile Creek. Built in 1891 by Solomon Swiger, the tree-flanked covered bridge stretches 58 feet. It and Simpson Creek Covered Bridge are the only covered bridges that still stand in Harrison County. Tenmile Creek, West Virginia, USA
- Simpson Creek Covered Bridge - Bridgeport
Flickr/James Walsh Only one of two covered bridges in Harrison County, Simpson Creek Covered Bridge sits in Bridgeport. The historic bridge stretches 75 feet and dates back to 1881. Today, only pedestrians can cross the covered bridge. Simpson Creek Covered Bridge, Bridgeport-Meadowbrook Rd, Bridgeport, WV 26330, USA
- Center Point Covered Bridge - Center Point
Wikipedia/Brian M. Powell We’ve reached our final stop on our tour de force of covered bridges in West Virginia. Dating back to 1889, Center Point Covered Bridge underwent a restoration process in 2002. Today, vehicles are prohibited from traveling on the 42-foot historic structure. Center Point Covered Bridge, Center Point, WV 26339, USA
Which of the above covered bridges in West Virginia have you visited? Share your experience in the comments!
Google Maps
Are you ready for a day of picture-perfect moments? We start and end this day trip at Fish Creek Covered Bridge in Metz, but you can start it or end it at any of the bridges. Just customized the Google map to meet your needs and time frame. Off we go!
Wikipedia/Brian M. Powell
We start our day at Fish Creek Covered Bridge in Metz. The historic bridge is believed to date back to 1880 or 1881. Unfortunately, an exact date is not known. However, you can still drive over the 36-foot covered bridge that is one of only two single king truss bridges in the state today.
Fish Creek Covered Bridge, 36 Millbrook Ln, Metz, WV 26585, USA
Our next covered bridge takes us to the second oldest covered bridge in the state. Barrackville Covered Bridge dates back to 1853. Spanning 145 feet, the historic covered bridge earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Barrackville, WV 26559, USA
Crossing over Dents Run, Dents Run Covered Bridge was built in 1889. The historic covered bridge, which was restored in the mid-1980s, spans just 40 feet.
Dents Run Covered Bridge, West Virginia 26501, USA
Flickr/James Walsh
Our next stop brings us to Fletcher Covered Bridge, which crosses over Tenmile Creek. Built in 1891 by Solomon Swiger, the tree-flanked covered bridge stretches 58 feet. It and Simpson Creek Covered Bridge are the only covered bridges that still stand in Harrison County.
Tenmile Creek, West Virginia, USA
Only one of two covered bridges in Harrison County, Simpson Creek Covered Bridge sits in Bridgeport. The historic bridge stretches 75 feet and dates back to 1881. Today, only pedestrians can cross the covered bridge.
Simpson Creek Covered Bridge, Bridgeport-Meadowbrook Rd, Bridgeport, WV 26330, USA
We’ve reached our final stop on our tour de force of covered bridges in West Virginia. Dating back to 1889, Center Point Covered Bridge underwent a restoration process in 2002. Today, vehicles are prohibited from traveling on the 42-foot historic structure.
Center Point Covered Bridge, Center Point, WV 26339, USA
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Address: Fish Creek Covered Bridge, 36 Millbrook Ln, Metz, WV 26585, USAAddress: Barrackville Covered Bridge, Barrackville, WV 26559, USAAddress: Dents Run Covered Bridge, John Fox Rd, Morgantown, WV 26501, USAAddress: Simpson Creek Covered Bridge, Bridgeport-Meadowbrook Rd, Bridgeport, WV 26330, USAAddress: Center Point Covered Bridge, Center Point, WV 26339, USA
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Covered bridges in West Virginia October 10, 2021 Sarah What are the oldest covered bridges in West Virginia? Among West Virginia’s 17 remaining covered bridges, three stand out above the rest as especially historically significant. They are the Philippi Covered Bridge, the Carrollton Covered Bridge, and the Barrackville Covered Bridge. What makes all three so special? Well, trio represents both the three oldest and the three longest covered bridges in the Mountain State. In fact, each of these bridges pre-dates the Civil War, and their stories will fascinate you. Read all about these charming old covered bridges in this article. What are some historic places to visit in West Virginia? Speaking of history, the Mountain State is full of all sorts of must-visit sites for history buffs! From monuments to mountains, from resorts to places of historical significance, there are endless must-see places in West Virginia, especially with regard to history. If you’re feeling brave, the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston is as historic as it is creepy: this asylum operated from 1864 until 1994 and now is considered an extremely haunted place. With numerous accounts of paranormal activity, ghost tours are offered at the facility year-round. If you’re into U.S. history, Blair Mountain in Logan County is the site of one of the largest civil uprisings in the country, and the largest rebellion since the Civil War. During an attempt to unionize the coalfields of southern West Virginia, roughly 10,000 armed coal miners confronted 3,000 police officers and strikebreakers. Between 50 and 100 striking coal miners died and 10-30 lawmen died. The battle ended when the U.S. Army intervened by presidential order. Are there many fun day trips in West Virginia? Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is another must-visit spot; it’s most notably the site of John Brown’s abolitionist uprising. The park is a fascinating place of historical significance and one of the best day trips in West Virginia. In terms of towns, Fayetteville, Williamson, and Shepherdstown all make for fun day trips in the Mountain State, and you can read about some other day trip ideas in this article, too!
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Covered bridges in West Virginia
October 10, 2021
Sarah
What are the oldest covered bridges in West Virginia? Among West Virginia’s 17 remaining covered bridges, three stand out above the rest as especially historically significant. They are the Philippi Covered Bridge, the Carrollton Covered Bridge, and the Barrackville Covered Bridge. What makes all three so special? Well, trio represents both the three oldest and the three longest covered bridges in the Mountain State. In fact, each of these bridges pre-dates the Civil War, and their stories will fascinate you. Read all about these charming old covered bridges in this article. What are some historic places to visit in West Virginia? Speaking of history, the Mountain State is full of all sorts of must-visit sites for history buffs! From monuments to mountains, from resorts to places of historical significance, there are endless must-see places in West Virginia, especially with regard to history. If you’re feeling brave, the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston is as historic as it is creepy: this asylum operated from 1864 until 1994 and now is considered an extremely haunted place. With numerous accounts of paranormal activity, ghost tours are offered at the facility year-round. If you’re into U.S. history, Blair Mountain in Logan County is the site of one of the largest civil uprisings in the country, and the largest rebellion since the Civil War. During an attempt to unionize the coalfields of southern West Virginia, roughly 10,000 armed coal miners confronted 3,000 police officers and strikebreakers. Between 50 and 100 striking coal miners died and 10-30 lawmen died. The battle ended when the U.S. Army intervened by presidential order. Are there many fun day trips in West Virginia? Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is another must-visit spot; it’s most notably the site of John Brown’s abolitionist uprising. The park is a fascinating place of historical significance and one of the best day trips in West Virginia. In terms of towns, Fayetteville, Williamson, and Shepherdstown all make for fun day trips in the Mountain State, and you can read about some other day trip ideas in this article, too!
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Among West Virginia’s 17 remaining covered bridges, three stand out above the rest as especially historically significant. They are the Philippi Covered Bridge, the Carrollton Covered Bridge, and the Barrackville Covered Bridge. What makes all three so special? Well, trio represents both the three oldest and the three longest covered bridges in the Mountain State. In fact, each of these bridges pre-dates the Civil War, and their stories will fascinate you. Read all about these charming old covered bridges in this article.
What are some historic places to visit in West Virginia?
Speaking of history, the Mountain State is full of all sorts of must-visit sites for history buffs! From monuments to mountains, from resorts to places of historical significance, there are endless must-see places in West Virginia, especially with regard to history. If you’re feeling brave, the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston is as historic as it is creepy: this asylum operated from 1864 until 1994 and now is considered an extremely haunted place. With numerous accounts of paranormal activity, ghost tours are offered at the facility year-round. If you’re into U.S. history, Blair Mountain in Logan County is the site of one of the largest civil uprisings in the country, and the largest rebellion since the Civil War. During an attempt to unionize the coalfields of southern West Virginia, roughly 10,000 armed coal miners confronted 3,000 police officers and strikebreakers. Between 50 and 100 striking coal miners died and 10-30 lawmen died. The battle ended when the U.S. Army intervened by presidential order.
Are there many fun day trips in West Virginia?
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is another must-visit spot; it’s most notably the site of John Brown’s abolitionist uprising. The park is a fascinating place of historical significance and one of the best day trips in West Virginia. In terms of towns, Fayetteville, Williamson, and Shepherdstown all make for fun day trips in the Mountain State, and you can read about some other day trip ideas in this article, too!
