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  • Roger D
    Roger D
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    Historic covered bridge built in 1852 still carries traffic

    Remarkable structure, built in 1852. Was the site of the first land battle in the Civil War, and somehow escaped burning by either side. Unproven legend says Lincoln and Grant met on the bridge to dis...

    Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023
  • lorib215
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    Amazing craftsmanship

    We thought the walkway was inside the bridge, it wasnt. But this is still something to see and walk across. Make sure to see the memorials on both sides of the river at the end of the walkway.

    Reviewed on Jun 9, 2022
  • Vicki A
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    Wonderful trip to see this bridge

    My husband and I made a little over-night trip to go see this bridge since we live about 4 hours each way to go see it. It was totally worth the trip. Lots of things to see in the area. This bridge ...

    Reviewed on Jan 14, 2021
  • Cynthia D
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    Phillipi Bridge

    Unusual coverd bridge in that it has 2 separate lanes for traffic. It is the oldest coverd bridge in WV. For history buffs there is a small memorial park with interpretive signs about the Civil War in...

    Reviewed on Oct 16, 2020
  • ReneeH3
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    Lovely historic Bridge

    Lovely Bridge, I could not trust GPS (took me everywhere but the bridge). Nice little park. the river is a relaxing part of this spot. There is a lot of history in this area, but most of it was not op...

    Reviewed on Aug 7, 2020