Covered bridges are gorgeous pieces of history that add charm and beauty to any rural town. Luckily, there are quite a few covered bridges in Indiana. That’s right; the state has its fair share of these magical relics from the past, each a little different, that can help transport you back to a simpler time, before technology, massive highways, and pavement. Here are nine gorgeous covered bridges in Indiana just waiting for you to see them:

1. Bowsher Ford Bridge - Parke County

This charming bridge in Parke County remains open to the public for all to see how sturdy this massive historic landmark truly is. Check out the Parke County website to learn more about this covered bridge in Indiana.

2. Bridgeton Covered Bridge - Bridgeton

The bridge you see today was actually constructed in 2006 to replace the prior bridge destroyed in an arson. The previous bridge was built in 1868, and this one remains as an homage to this time period. Check out the Parke County website to learn more about this covered bridge in Indiana.

3. Smith Covered Bridge - Rushville

This sturdy covered bridge was built in 1883 and is still sturdy enough to walk over today. Talk about impressive design! Check out the Parke County website to learn more about this covered bridge in Indiana.

4. Roann Covered Bridge - Roann

This bridge is wearing wonderfully, with a rustic charm that helps you better imagine how strapping it must have looked when first constructed in 1877. While this bridge was rebuilt in 1992, its history still lives on. One of the most popular of all Indiana covered bridges, this bridge hosts an annual festival. Learn more by visiting the website of this charming

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5. Wilkins Mill Bridge - Parke County

Another Parke County historical bridge is Wilkins Mill Covered Bridge, built in 1906. You can still cross over it if you walk carefully. Check out the Wilkins Mill website to learn more about this

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6. Cox Ford Bridge - Parke County

Built in 1913 is the lovely Cox Ford Bridge, also located within Parke Couny. This historic bridge looks like an antique straight out of the early 1900s. Check out the Parke County website to learn more about this

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7. Cataract Falls Covered Bridge - Cataract Falls

This pretty covered bridge will remind you of an old red schoolhouse with its fading red paint and old world look. Check out the Indiana Historical Bureau website to learn more about this lovely

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8. Shieldstown Covered Bridge - Seymour

This old covered bridge is not able to be utilized due to decay, but still makes a stunning backdrop. Luckily, this bridge is in the process of being restored so soon the public can once again cross through its hallowed tunnel. Check out the Jackson County website to learn more about this

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9. James Bridge - Jennings County

This historic bridge was recently restored in Jennings County. This bridge crosses over the water of Graham Creek.

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