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The '''Beeson Covered Bridge''' originally crossed Roaring Creek, {{convert|1|mi|spell=in}} northwest of [[Marshall, Indiana]], on County Road 216, in [[Washington Township, Parke County, Indiana|Washington Township, Parke County]]. The bridge was moved to its current location in [[Billie Creek Village]] in December 1979.


==Construction==

The '''Beeson Covered Bridge''' is a [[Burr Arch]] [[covered bridge]] structure that was built by the Frankfort Construction Company in 1906.
The Beeson Covered Bridge is a single span [[Burr Arch]] [[covered bridge]] structure that was built by the Frankfort Construction Company in 1906. The bridge is {{convert|55|ft}} long, {{convert|16|ft}} wide, with a clearance of {{convert|12|ft|6|in}}. The bridge had concrete foundations when it was built and was placed on concrete foundations when it was moved, but after a flood in 1989, the bridge was reset on [[creosote]]d wood.{{sfn|Beeson Bridge}}


==History==
==History==
The Beeson Covered Bridge originally crossed the Roaring Creek, near [[Marshall, Indiana]] in [[Washington Township, Parke County, Indiana|Washington Township]], but due to another bridge across the county being named the [[Marshall Covered Bridge]] it was named after the nearby Beeson family. William H. Beeson, who was born in 1879 owned 53 acres of land near the bridge. It crossed Roaring Creek on C.R. 216 which doesn't exist anymore. From looking at maps of the period when the bridge was built it would have been in the vicinity of {{coord|39|51|35.88|N|87|12|8|W|type:location}}.<ref name="beeson" />
Many of the bridges in Parke County are named after a nearby city or the body of water they cross but due to another bridge across the county being named the [[Marshall Covered Bridge]] it was named after the nearby Beeson family. William H. Beeson, who was born in 1879, owned 53 acres of land near the bridge. It crossed Roaring Creek on C.R. 216, which is now C.R. 200N. Using the map that Parke County sent when filing for NRHP status, the bridge was originally located at: {{coord|39.859715|N|87.197165|W|type:landmark_region:US|display=inline}}.{{sfn|Beeson Bridge}}<ref name="SHAARD">{{cite web| url = https://secure.in.gov/apps/dnr/shaard/welcome.html| title = Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) | publisher = Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology | format = Searchable database| accessdate = 2016-06-01}} ''Note:'' This includes {{cite web| url =https://secure.in.gov/apps/dnr/shaard/r/1ce09/N/Park_CO_Covered_Bridge_HD_Nom.pdf| title = National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Parke County Covered Bridge Historic District| accessdate = 2016-06-01| author=Charles Felkner| date=December 1977}}, [https://secure.in.gov/apps/dnr/shaard/r/1ce08/N/Parke_CO_Covered_Bridge_HD_2.pdf Site map], and Accompanying photographs.</ref>


The bridge was closed in 1969 because the abutments were declared unsafe. In March of 1979 a nearby concrete bridge collapsed. This, along with the earlier closing of the Beeson Bridge, caused a severe problem with access to Marshall and nearby Turkey Run High School and [[Turkey Run State Park]]. The Roaring Creek Citizens Association (RCCA) was formed to address this problem.
The bridge was closed in 1969, because the abutments were declared unsafe. In March 1979, a nearby concrete bridge collapsed. This, along with the earlier closing of the Beeson Covered Bridge, caused a severe problem with access to Marshall, and nearby [[Turkey Run High School]] and [[Turkey Run State Park]]. The Roaring Creek Citizens Association (RCCA) was formed to address this problem.{{sfn|Beeson Bridge}}


At 11:47 pm on August 9, 1979, just shortly after the RCCA had a meeting at Turkey Run High School, a fire was reported at the Beeson Bridge. Firefighters from Marshall fought from the south end while firefighters from [[Bloomingdale, Indiana|Bloomingdale]] fought from the north end of the bridge. The fire was found to be a clear case of arson, fuel oil odors were still strong the following morning. The Parke County Sheriff's Department, [[Indiana State Police|Indiana State Police Department]] and the Indiana State Fire Marshal all were part of the investigation, owing that it is a registered national landmark the [[FBI]] probably had jurisdiction too but declined to join. Due to the fire happening so close to the RCCA meeting the RCCA threatened legal action with anyone accusing them of being connected with the fire.
At 11:47 pm on August 9, 1979, just shortly after the RCCA had a meeting at Turkey Run High School, a fire was reported at the Beeson Bridge. Firefighters from Marshall, fought from the south end while firefighters from [[Bloomingdale, Indiana|Bloomingdale]], fought from the north end of the bridge. The fire was found to be a clear case of arson, fuel oil odors were still strong the following morning. The Parke County Sheriff's Department, [[Indiana State Police|Indiana State Police Department]] and the Indiana State Fire Marshal all were part of the investigation, owing that it is a registered national landmark the [[FBI]] probably had jurisdiction too but declined to join. Due to the fire happening so close to the RCCA meeting the RCCA threatened legal action with anyone accusing them of being connected with the fire.{{sfn|Beeson Bridge}}


Less than a week later another fire was started just after midnight on August 15, 1979. A nearby neighbor, Bill Connerly saw someone at the bridge and heard a car turn around in his driveway. Shortly after that he saw flames at the bridge and contacted the Fire Department. The Marshall Fire Department found the bridge floor covered in flames but was quickly able to extinguish them.
Less than a week later another fire was started just after midnight on August 15, 1979. A nearby neighbor saw someone at the bridge and heard a car turn around in his driveway. Shortly after that he saw flames at the bridge and contacted the Fire Department. The Marshall Fire Department found the bridge floor covered in flames but was quickly able to extinguish them.{{sfn|Beeson Bridge}}


On December 4, 1979 the Buchta Trucking Company began moving the brige to its current location over Williams Creek in [[Billie Creek Village]], [[Rockville, Indiana]]. They first removed the roof and sides before transporting the rest of the bridge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coveredbridges.com/index.php/poi_detail?poiID=60
On December 4, 1979, the Buchta Trucking Company began moving the bridge to its current location over Williams Creek, in [[Billie Creek Village]], [[Rockville, Indiana|Rockville]]. They first removed the roof and sides before transporting the rest of the bridge.{{sfn|Beeson Bridge}}
|title=Beeson Covered Bridge
|publisher=Parke County Incorporated / Parke County Convention and Visitors Commission
|accessdate=2015-01-17}}</ref>


==Gallery==
<gallery>
image:Beeson Covered Bridge (Billie Creek Village).JPG|Beeson Covered Bridge at Billie Creek Village
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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==Bibliography==
* {{cite web
|url= https://www.coveredbridges.com/covered-bridge-gallery/beeson-covered-bridge-38
|title= Beeson Covered Bridge (#38)
|publisher= Parke County Incorporated / Parke County Convention and Visitors Commission
|accessdate= 21 November 2019
|ref= {{sfnRef|Beeson Bridge}}
}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Beeson Covered Bridge}}
*[http://www.coveredbridges.com/parke-county-covered-bridge-festival Parke County Covered Bridge Festival]
*{{official website|https://www.coveredbridges.com/covered-bridge-gallery/beeson-covered-bridge-38}}
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Latest revision as of 17:55, 24 September 2022

Beeson Covered Bridge
Beeson Covered Bridge in Billie Creek Village
Coordinates39°45′47.68″N 87°12′23.18″W / 39.7632444°N 87.2064389°W / 39.7632444; -87.2064389
CarriesPedestrian traffic (Not open to vehicular traffic)
CrossesWilliam's Creek
LocaleRockville,
Adams Township, Parke County, Indiana
Official nameBeeson Bridge
Named forThe Beeson Family[1]
WGCB #14-61-24[2]
Characteristics
DesignBurr arch truss bridge
MaterialConcrete (foundations)
Trough constructionWood
Total length55 ft (16.8 m)
Width16 ft (4.9 m)
No. of spans1
Clearance above12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Beeson Covered Bridge (#38)
Location of Beeson Covered Bridge is located in Parke County, Indiana
Location of Beeson Covered Bridge
Location of Beeson Covered Bridge
Location of Beeson Covered Bridge is located in Indiana
Location of Beeson Covered Bridge
Location of Beeson Covered Bridge
Location of Beeson Covered Bridge is located in the United States
Location of Beeson Covered Bridge
Location of Beeson Covered Bridge
Built1906 (1906)
Built byFrankfort Construction Company
WebsiteBeeson Bridge
Part ofParke County Covered Bridges TR (ID64000193)
NRHP reference No.78003447 [3]
Added to NRHPDecember 22, 1978
Location
Map

The Beeson Covered Bridge originally crossed Roaring Creek, one mile (1.6 km) northwest of Marshall, Indiana, on County Road 216, in Washington Township, Parke County. The bridge was moved to its current location in Billie Creek Village in December 1979.

Construction[edit]

The Beeson Covered Bridge is a single span Burr Arch covered bridge structure that was built by the Frankfort Construction Company in 1906. The bridge is 55 feet (17 m) long, 16 feet (4.9 m) wide, with a clearance of 12 feet 6 inches (3.81 m). The bridge had concrete foundations when it was built and was placed on concrete foundations when it was moved, but after a flood in 1989, the bridge was reset on creosoted wood.[4]

History[edit]

Many of the bridges in Parke County are named after a nearby city or the body of water they cross but due to another bridge across the county being named the Marshall Covered Bridge it was named after the nearby Beeson family. William H. Beeson, who was born in 1879, owned 53 acres of land near the bridge. It crossed Roaring Creek on C.R. 216, which is now C.R. 200N. Using the map that Parke County sent when filing for NRHP status, the bridge was originally located at: 39°51′35″N 87°11′50″W / 39.859715°N 87.197165°W / 39.859715; -87.197165.[4][5]

The bridge was closed in 1969, because the abutments were declared unsafe. In March 1979, a nearby concrete bridge collapsed. This, along with the earlier closing of the Beeson Covered Bridge, caused a severe problem with access to Marshall, and nearby Turkey Run High School and Turkey Run State Park. The Roaring Creek Citizens Association (RCCA) was formed to address this problem.[4]

At 11:47 pm on August 9, 1979, just shortly after the RCCA had a meeting at Turkey Run High School, a fire was reported at the Beeson Bridge. Firefighters from Marshall, fought from the south end while firefighters from Bloomingdale, fought from the north end of the bridge. The fire was found to be a clear case of arson, fuel oil odors were still strong the following morning. The Parke County Sheriff's Department, Indiana State Police Department and the Indiana State Fire Marshal all were part of the investigation, owing that it is a registered national landmark the FBI probably had jurisdiction too but declined to join. Due to the fire happening so close to the RCCA meeting the RCCA threatened legal action with anyone accusing them of being connected with the fire.[4]

Less than a week later another fire was started just after midnight on August 15, 1979. A nearby neighbor saw someone at the bridge and heard a car turn around in his driveway. Shortly after that he saw flames at the bridge and contacted the Fire Department. The Marshall Fire Department found the bridge floor covered in flames but was quickly able to extinguish them.[4]

On December 4, 1979, the Buchta Trucking Company began moving the bridge to its current location over Williams Creek, in Billie Creek Village, Rockville. They first removed the roof and sides before transporting the rest of the bridge.[4]

Gallery[edit]

  • Beeson Covered Bridge at Billie Creek Village
    Beeson Covered Bridge at Billie Creek Village

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Parke County 1908". Geo A. Ogle. 1908. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  2. ^ "The Beeson Bridge". Indiana Covered Bridge Society. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  3. ^ "National Register Information System – Beeson Covered Bridge (#38) (#78003447)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Beeson Bridge.
  5. ^ "Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD)" (Searchable database). Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Retrieved 2016-06-01. Note: This includes Charles Felkner (December 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Parke County Covered Bridge Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-06-01., Site map, and Accompanying photographs.

Bibliography[edit]

External links[edit]

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