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Oldest Covered Bridge in Illinois
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Site Information
County Road 1600 North
Princeton, Illinois 61356
(See Map and Directions below)
Type: Historic Locations,
Illinois Tourism District: Western
Go to Illinois Adventure #1803 information
Description
Princeton is home to the oldest covered bridge in Illinois. The bridge was built in 1863 and cost just over $3,000. It spans over Big Bureau Creek.
Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Covered_Bridge_%28Illinois%29
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