Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
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Built in 1863, this bridge is 330 feet long making it the longest of its type west of the Mississippi. Knights Ferry itself has a longer history. It was named after an enterprising fur trader during the Gold Rush days of California. His ferry transported people and goods across the Stanislaus River giving him a hefty income. The first bridge at this juncture was built in 1857, but was destroyed when another bridge upstream was washed out in a flood - and the resulting debris collided violently. Many of the old buildings still stand such as the jail, firehouse, and old mill. A general store and B&B, more than a century later, still operate. (Submitted by Louise C)
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History • Scenic
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
