Attractions
Parke County bills itself as the covered bridge capital of the world. Combined with six counties that surround it, there are 51 of Indiana’s 98 covered bridges in this small area: Parke County (32), Putnam County (9), Fountain County (3), Vermillion County (3), Montgomery County (2), Owen County (1) and Vigo County (1). The majority, 54, are Burr Arch truss designs, while the next most common truss style is a Howe Truss with 23.
| Miles to nearby attractions: | |
| 4 | Three Finger Brown Memorial |
| 8 | Raccoon Lake |
| 9 | Canoeing on Sugar Creek |
| 9 | Turkey Run State Park |
| 13 | Mansfield Roller Mill |
| 16 | Ernie Pyle Home and Museum |
| 17 | Bridgeton Mill, Dam, and Historic District |
| 26 | Shades State Park |
| 54 | Tuscola, Illinois, Outlet Mall |
| 55 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway |
For detailed about all of the covered bridges, driving trails, restaurants,
and other attractions in the area, please visit the
Parke County Incorporated / Parke County Convention & Visitors Commission's
web site:
www.coveredbridges.com