2015 Oct 19:   Parke County Indiana is the site of the Indiana Covered Bridge Festival every October.  This is the Bridgeton.  It was built over Big Raccoon Creek in Bridgeton in 2006 to replace an original bridge which was destroyed by arson in 2005.  It was completely rebuilt private funds. The bridge has a 245' span.  The original bridge was built in 1868 by J.J. Daniels and was 261' in length.<br /> <br /> Bridgeton Mill is thought to be the 2nd oldest continuously private operated mill in the United States.  The mill was built 1823 and rebuilt in 1870.  The mills foundation is actually part of the dam, the water fall is 200' wide.  The mill currently offers cornbread, pancake miss and other 100% stone ground products.<br /> <br /> This image was produced in part utilizing High Dynamic Range (HDR) processes.  It should not be used editorially without being listed as an illustration or with a disclaimer.  It may or may not be an accurate representation of the scene as originally photographed and the finished image is the creation of the photographer.
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