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Thompson Mill Covered Bridge
 4 Miles East of Cowden
39°15’31” N, 88°49’05” W
 217-774-2244 or 800-874-3529
 lakeshelbyville.com
This 157 foot bridge was built in 1868 to span the Kaskaskia River. Though traffic is no longer allowed on the bridge, visitors are still able to admire it in its natural setting.
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Cumberland County Covered Bridge
West of Greenup on the National Road
39°14’20" N, 88°11’13" W
217-849-3441
nationalroad.org
Catch a breathtaking view of this beautiful covered bridge spanning the Embarras River — just as it did in pioneer days. Completed in 2000, this beautiful timber bridge replaced an early 20th century metal and concrete bridge.
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Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
109 S. Lake of the Woods Rd
217-586-3360
ccfpd.org
In the 60’s, this bridge was constructed to connect the two sides of Lake of
the Woods Forest Preserve.
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