Hughes Covered Bridge

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One of the longer covered bridges in Washington County, the Hughes Covered Bridge has a long and storied history.  Built in 1889, the bridge became the center of a legal battle nearly 90 years later over its location.  


The Hughes Bridge is a 55-and-one-half-foot Queen post bridge over Ten Mile Creek.  In 1915, Washington County took over maintenance of the bridge from Amwell Township.  56 years later, Washington County looked to move the Hughes Bridge to Mingo Creek Park.  Early in 1971, the county began deconstructing the bridge so it could be transported to the park.  Amwell Township filed suit to prevent the move to the Washington County Park.  A judge would rule in favor of the township and ordered the county to restore the bridge to its previous state.


Since that court ruling, Hughes Covered Bridge has remained at its home off of Montgomery Run Road.  Additionally, since 1971, the bridge has been a stop on the annual two-county, Washington and Greene, Covered Bridge Festival in the autumn.  Every year, festivalgoers enjoy arts, crafts, live music, and more in the open green surrounding the bridge.

All photos taken by post author - September 22, 2025

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