This covered bridge is the only surviving example of the Burr-arch truss system in Missouri. The bridge was built in 1871 to span the Elk Fork of the Salt River and served travelers on the Paris-Fayette Road through Monroe County for 99 years. Located five miles west of Paris on Hwy 24, four miles south on Hwy C, then west 1/4 mile on a county road.
Location:
RFD 1, Box 54, off Hwy C, Stoutsville Missouri 65283
Telephone
573-565-3449
Other Missouri State Parks nearby:
(Columbia) Finger Lakes State Park
(Macon) Long Branch State Park
(Stoutsville) Mark Twain State Park
(Stoutsville) Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site
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04/19 Coming to The Stoutsville area
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Art on Main Fine Arts Festival Canton IL June1-2 This inaugural fine arts festival will feature original art from the best of our Midwest artists. Come to view and to purchase excellent art pieces in a variety of categories: Painting / Drawing, Jewelry, Clay / Ceramic, Photography, Glass, Sculpture, Woven Textiles, and Wood.
Burlington Steamboat Days Burlington IA June11-16 There are two stages on the concert grounds; the South Stage presents local bands and has two performances every evening, except Sunday night which has an early performance only. We also have a carnival midway with over 25 rides presented and many carnival games you can step up and play.
Farmington Strawberry Festival Farmington IA June14-16 Crafts, antiques, collectibles, games, and food booths are just a few of the things you will find lining the streets of the downtown area on these three days in June.
Western Illinois Fair Griggsville IL June26-30 Loads of fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, rides, games, agricultural exhibits, animals, commercial vendors, kids activities, plus a whole lot more.
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