Bridges of Indiana's Counties - Parke Co - #56 Zacke Cox 21/31

The Zacke Cox Bridge over Rock Run Creek.
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There used to be a third crossing between the Harry Evans and Zacke Cox bridges.

When the bridges went up the ford through the river wasn't needed anymore.  The old road faded away.

The Zacke Cox bridge was built at the same time as the Harry Evans.

Zacke Cox, like Evans, was a landowner.  According to the Parke County guide, Zachariah Cox was born in 1857.

The Cox family owned nearly 1,000 acres around the area where "their" bridge was built.  Some of the land was mined for clay.

Autumn afternoon October, 2011.
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The Zacke Cox bridge is one of my favorite because of the beautiful area surrounding it.

My visit in late October was perfect.  The fall colors were on display.  The sun was glowing.

Unlike it's neighbor, Harry Evans, Zacke Cox is tucked into the hills of Parke County near a rocky outcropping which offered me enough footing to edge downstream to get the top photo.

While it has had some work done, repairs to the roof and deck in 1989 and a deck replacement in 1991, it was restored to its original look in 2002.

Tickridge Road near Coxville crosses Zacke Cox bridge.
10/29/11  (dwm)

Zacke Cox Covered Bridge

Built:  1908 by J.A. Britton

Style: Burr Arch

Length: 54 feet over Rock Run Creek

Parke County, IN
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