Crossing This 159-Year-Old Bridge In Pennsylvania Is Like Walking Through History
By Beth Price-Williams|Published February 09, 2024
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
A drive through the Pennsylvania countryside – past Amish farms, horse-drawn buggies, and lush landscapes – often makes us feel as though we’ve journeyed back in time. We’ve got a pretty good chance of happening upon a historic covered bridge, too. The numbers are dwindling, down to just around 200 from 1,500 in their heyday, but we’re still fortunate to have more covered bridges in Pennsylvania than in any other state, including Knox Covered Bridge, a historic covered bridge in Pennsylvania.
Like much of Pennsylvania, Knox Covered Bridge in Malvern boasts a long and storied history that includes its fair share of twists and turns. The 50-foot covered bridge cost $843 to build in 1861.
The bridge was built with a cover to protect travelers from the weather and because the builders used white pine, the wood also kept the worms away.
Unfortunately, the original bridge was destroyed during a flood in 1865, but that certainly wasn't the end of the story. The rebuilt bridge was even longer at 65 feet and cost $1,179 to build.
Originally the Valley Forge Dam Bridge, the bridge would later take its name from either one of two men: General Henry Knox or Senator Philander C. Knox.
Have you been to Knox Covered Bridge, a historic covered bridge in Malvern, Pennsylvania? What did you think? Did you stroll through it? Share your experience in the comments! After visiting this historic covered bridge, stop by The General Warren Inne, a historic restaurant in Malvern, Pennsylvania, for a delicious meal.
If you’re up for more adventures in Malvern and beyond, set off on one of the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania. Find them all on All Trails.
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