The Covered Bridges of Rush County, Indiana

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There are 6 covered bridges still standing in Rush County, Indiana out of at least 23 built. Many of these bridges were lost due to floods, storms, arson and progress.

Archibald M. Kennedy began working as a carpenter in 1841. In 1864 he built a stately home northeast of Rushville for his family. In 1983 his home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Kennedy began building covered bridges in 1870 when he won a contract to build his first covered bridge over the East Fork of the Whitewater River in Union County, Indiana.

Archibald's two sons, Emmitt L. Kennedy and Charles Kennedy both joined their father in the covered bridge building business in 1871. At least 58 covered bridges were built by the Kennedy firm which eventually included his two grandsons as well.

To hear more about the 5 remaining bridges in the county, please watch the video.

GPS Location: 39°39'37.5"N 85°32'21.9"W