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Exploring McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Clearfield County

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McGees Mills Covered Bridge Clearfield County Pennsylvania — The bridge on a winter afternoon.

McGees Mills Covered Bridge is the last remaining historic covered bridge in Clearfield County.

McGees Mills Covered Bridge in September 2023. — The bridge in September 2023.

It’s also the only remaining covered bridge over ANY branch of the Susquehanna River.

McGees Mills Covered Bridge plaque mounted on the bridge. — Plaque mounted on the bridge.

McGees Mills Covered Bridge FAQ

When was McGees Mill Covered Bridge built?

It was built in 1873 by Thomas McGee.
Approaching McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Clearfield County Pennsylvania

Can I navigate to McGees Mills Coved Bridge by GPS?

Yes – use coordinates 40.88001, -78.76530
How to find McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Clearfield County Pennsylvania

How long is McGees Mills Covered Bridge?

116 feet long.
A side view of McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Pennsylvania

What type of trusses were used to construct McGees Mills Covered Bridge?

Burr Arch trusses.
View on the inside of McGees Mills Covered Bridge.

When was McGees Mills Covered Bridge placed on the National Register of Historic Places?

1980.
Historical marker at McGees Mills Covered Bridge

What body of water does McGees Mills Covered Bridge span?

West Branch of the Susquehanna River.
McGees Mills Covered Bridge over the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Clearfield County PA.

Do any historical photos exist of how McGees Mills Covered Bridge looked before restoration?

Yes – here is how it looked in 1972, nearly 100 years after initial construction.

McGees MIlls Covered Bridge as it appeared in 1973

What are the inventory numbers for McGees Mills Covered Bridge?

WGCB 38-17-01 (World Guide to Covered Bridges number)
NRHP 80003475 (National Register of Historic Places reference number)
McGees Mills Covered bridge near Mahaffey in Clearfield County PA

Can you still drive through McGees Mills Covered Bridge?

Yes – Covered Bridge Road passes through the bridge and is open to vehicular traffic.
Winter at McGees Mills Covered Bridge

How to Find McGees Mills Covered Bridge

McGees Mills Covered Bridge is located just off of Route 219 along Covered Bridge Road.

There is ample pull-off parking along Covered Bridge Road on the northwest side of the bridge

McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Clearfield County is the only remaining covered bridge over any branch of the Susquehanna River. — This is the only remaining covered bridge over any branch of the Susquehanna River.

There’s also a small parklet on that same side of the river, adjacent to the bridge.

Parklet adjacent to McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Clearfield County Pennsylvania. — Parklet adjacent to the bridge.

Here you’ll find a small informational kisok with a history of the bridge, in addition to a picnic table and some riverside benches.

Welcome to McGee's Mills sign in parklet adjacent to covered bridge. — Welcome to McGee’s Mills signage in parklet adjacent to covered bridge.

Nearby Attractions

The Saint Severin Old Log Church in Clearfield County is one of the best-preserved mid-19th century churches in Pennsylvania.

The Saint Severin Old Log Church in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.

The Bloody Knox Cabin in Clearfield County was the scene of a Civil War skirmish between Union soldiers and Union deserters and draft dodgers that left 2 men dead, one on each side of the shoot-out.

Bloody Knox historical marker along Route 453 in front of the cabin.

10 Must-See Attractions in Clearfield County is your guide to even more great things to see and do in Clearfield County!

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