Pool's Mill Covered Bridge
Pool's Mill Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Forsyth County, Georgia.
Description
Pool's Mill Covered Bridge is a wooden structure that crosses Settendown Creek using traditional lattice techniques from the early 1900s. The construction follows classic American bridge-building patterns with exposed wooden trusses and hand-crafted connections.
History
Construction finished in 1901 after an earlier structure was destroyed by flooding. The site was later recognized for its representation of early American infrastructure and engineering methods.
Culture
The bridge displays craftsmanship that visitors can observe while walking through it. The wooden construction and joining methods offer insight into local building practices from earlier times.
Practical
The site is accessible through Poole's Mill Park, which offers parking and walking paths for visitors. The park provides a comfortable setting to explore the bridge and its surroundings.
Did you know?
Assembly errors left visible misplaced holes in the wooden beams, which remain visible today. These unintentional marks show directly how workers assembled bridges over a century ago.
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