The Factory Covered Bridge In White Deer

Factory Bridge, also known as Horsham Bridge, is a historic wooden covered bridge in White Deer Township, Union County, Pennsylvania. It is a 60-foot-long (18 m), King and Queen truss bridge, constructed in 1880, and repaired in 1954 and 1976. It crosses the White Deer Creek

From the 1977 Nomination Form For The Register of Historic Places:

The Factory Bridge crosses White Deer Creek in White Deer Township approximately one mile from the village of White Deer.  This covered bridge has a combination multi King and Queen Trusses.  The single span of 60 feet was built in 1880 and has a roadbed of 16 feet wide.  It is in good condition and has been repaired in 1954 and 1976.

This bridge spands White Deer Creek west of the hamlet of White Deer.  It is named for a former wollens mill which stood near by, and took its power from the creek.  The factory burned a century ago, but a  cluster of  houses remains a short distance away on the old White Deer Turnpike (County Road 59031).  Is is the only remaining covered bridge on White Deer Creek.

The bridge is now in good condition and has been recently painted.

The Woolen Mill Fire

Lewisburg Journal January 12 1928

See also - The Factory School, One Room Schoolhouse - 

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