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The STOCKHEUGHTER Bridge
World Guide #14-24-05
Crossing Salt Creek and constructed in 1887 using a Howe truss, this 92 foot long bridge is still open to traffic.
Franklin County was established in 1811, before Indiana became a State, and is named for Benjamin Franklin. The county is located in Southeastern Indiana and the County Seat is Brookville.
Franklin County originally had twenty-two (22) covered bridges. Today it has four (4) remaining covered bridges.
Points of interest in the County include: The Convent and Academy of the Immaculate Conception, the Village of Spires in Oldenburg and Mounds State Recreation Area.