Gallon House Covered Bridge

BRIDGE NAME: Gallon House Covered Bridge

COUNTY: Marion

STREAM: Abiqua Creek

NEAREST TOWN: Silverton

STATUS: Open to traffic

BRIDGE LENGTH: 84 Feet

YEAR BUILT: 1916

REPAIRED: 1960

REPAIRED: 1964

ADDED TO NRHP: November 29, 1979

CLOSED TO TRAFFIC: 1985

REPAIRED: 1985

REHABILITATED: 1990

 

Other Notes: The bridge got its name during prohibition when it was a meeting place for bootleggers and moonshiners.

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