Shields' Mill Covered Bridge

Shields' Mill Covered Bridge, also known as the Shieldstown Covered Bridge, spans the White River in Jackson County, Indiana, between Brownstown and Hamilton townships. Built in 1876, it is a two-span wooden bridge using a multiple kingpost Burr Arch Truss design and rests on cut limestone piers and abutments. At 365 feet, 6 inches long, it is a notably long surviving example of its type in the area. Closed to traffic in 1970 as older covered bridges became unsuited to modern vehicle loads, it remained a local landmark. Its historic importance was recognized with National Register listing in 2016, and restoration in 2019 preserved it.

Indiana · United States