The Himmel's Church Covered Bridge crosses over Schwaben Creek on Middle Creek Road, east of Rebuck, Pennsylvania, in Washington Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 1979.

Himmel's Church Covered Bridge

History

Built in 1874, this covered bridge was rehabilitated in 1973. It is a King post, truss-style, wooden, covered bridge that is forty-four feet long.

Himmel's Church Covered Bridge

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 1979, and currently remains in use to automobile traffic.

Himmel's Church Covered Bridge

In popular culture

The Bridge is located near the site of the Schwaben Creek werewolf, according to local folklore.

References

External links

Bridgehunter.com: Himmel's Church Covered Bridge

Covered bridges in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania

Bridges completed in 1874

Wooden bridges in Pennsylvania

Bridges in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Tourist attractions in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

National Register of Historic Places in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Road bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania

King post truss bridges in the United States