It’s never a bad idea to add a little bit of history to your day, especially if that history happens to really hold a place within the state of Georgia. One of the most exciting pieces of architecture in the state happens to have been built in the mid-1800s, and still to this day can be visited by anyone willing to make the trek. This record-holding bridge is not only the oldest, but it also is noted as being one of the longest. Take a look at the oldest covered bridge in Georgia, the Red Oak Creek Bridge.

The Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge in Georgia is a historic gem within the state that was built in the mid-1800s.
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What is so fascinating about this bridge is that it was said to have been built by a man named Horace King, who was a freed slave and noted bridge builder in the South.
TripAdvisor Steve W.
The bridge is said to be the oldest and longest covered bridge in Georgia, becoming a reminder of days when hundreds of covered bridges peppered the state.
TripAdvisor Sklyar W.
As architecture and travel changed, many of those bridges were torn down in order to make more practical means for crossing water.
TripAdvisor Skylar W.

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The design of the Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge is delightful, with town lattice crisscrossing planks all at 45 to 60-degree angles.
TripAdvisor Steve W.
At close to 400-feet in length, including the approaches, this covered structure has been deemed the longest and oldest in Georgia.
TripAdvisor Skylar W.
Now part of the Georgia Historical Society and Meriwether Historical Society, keep an eye out for any events that should take place within or near the bridge in celebration.
TripAdvisor Jill C.
Check out Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge in Georgia for an epic slice of history that is still standing today.
TripAdvisor Karen P.

Have you ever visit the oldest covered bridge in Georgia before? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more exciting things to do in the state, check out these 12 unforgettable Georgia days trips to take this year!

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