Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge
Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge
The southernmost "kissing" or
covered bridge in the United
States spans Coheelee Creek in
Early County, Georgia.
The southernmost "kissing" or
covered bridge in the United
States spans Coheelee Creek in
Early County, Georgia.
Rare South Georgia Waterfall
A rare sight in South Georgia, a
small waterfall flows year round
on Coheelee Creek just below
the covered bridge.
A rare sight in South Georgia, a
small waterfall flows year round
on Coheelee Creek just below
the covered bridge.
Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge - Georgia
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Located in the Hilton Community just
southwest of the town of Blakely,
Georgia, is the southernmost original
covered bridge in the United States.
The Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge
was constructed in 1891 at a total cost
of $490.41 for supplies and labor. The
bridge extends 96 feet across
Coheelee Creek at what once was
known as McDonald Ford. The
handiwork of builder John William
Baughman makes it one of the most
beautiful and unique landmarks in the
Deep South.
Bypassed by modern highways, the
bridge fell into disuse and
miraculously survived. Of the 17
original covered bridges that still
survive in Georgia, only the Coheelee
Creek bridge is located south of
Macon. There is no reason to doubt the
claim of locals that it is the
Southernmost Covered Bridge in the
United States.
The bridge was restored in 1984 and
when visited by the editors of
ExploreSouthernHistory.com in 2006,
was found to be in good condition,
although largely covered with graffiti.
The adjacent park area was overgrown
and poorly maintained.
southwest of the town of Blakely,
Georgia, is the southernmost original
covered bridge in the United States.
The Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge
was constructed in 1891 at a total cost
of $490.41 for supplies and labor. The
bridge extends 96 feet across
Coheelee Creek at what once was
known as McDonald Ford. The
handiwork of builder John William
Baughman makes it one of the most
beautiful and unique landmarks in the
Deep South.
Bypassed by modern highways, the
bridge fell into disuse and
miraculously survived. Of the 17
original covered bridges that still
survive in Georgia, only the Coheelee
Creek bridge is located south of
Macon. There is no reason to doubt the
claim of locals that it is the
Southernmost Covered Bridge in the
United States.
The bridge was restored in 1984 and
when visited by the editors of
ExploreSouthernHistory.com in 2006,
was found to be in good condition,
although largely covered with graffiti.
The adjacent park area was overgrown
and poorly maintained.
Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge is located 9
miles southwest of Blakely off Highway 62
West.
For more information on this and other sites
in Early County, please follow the links below:
miles southwest of Blakely off Highway 62
West.
For more information on this and other sites
in Early County, please follow the links below:
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