Conley's Ford Covered Bridge - Parke County, Indiana Youth T-Shirt

Conley’s Ford Covered Bridge spans the Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana.

J. L. Van Fossen constructed this single-span Burr Arch truss bridge in 1907 out of white pine instead of using poplar like most other Parke County bridges. At 192 feet long, it is said to be the fourth longest single-span covered bridge in the world.

J.L. Van Fossen and his brother, J.P. Van Fossen, worked closely with J.J. Daniels while working for the Parke County Road Department. Their bridge construction copied Daniels’s style, even using the “Daniels Arch” for their portals.

A 1991 renovation changed the “Daniels Arch” portals to the “Britton Portals.”

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I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...