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Friday, July 20, 2012

KCB - NorCo's Only Covered Bridge

KCB, not to be confused with KGB, is the acronym by which people in the Northampton area refer to Kreidersville Covered Bridge.

Located in and owned by Allen Township, this 116' foot long wooden bridge was built in 1839, and is Northampton County's sole remaining covered bridge. It is also Northampton County's oldest bridge.

Northampton County uses some of its hotel tax money for maintenance by a dedicated group of volunteers, who made a brief presentation at last night's County Council meeting.

There are 211 covered bridges remaining in Pennsylvania, making it the covered bridge capiatla of the world.  Six are in Lehigh County. Its oldest, Bogert Bridge, was built in 1841.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is a real Northampton county Treasure and a part of our History. Northampton county should make sure it gets all the necessary funding that they need. It is a Northampton County Bridge and Northampton county does maintain bridges through their revenues from the state gasoline tax.

Bernie O'Hare said...

I believe this bridge is actually owned by Allen Tp and not Northampton County. But your point is well-taken, and the County does help fund the project with hotel tax revenue.

Anonymous said...

A Penna. legacy of the Pennsylvania Germans who made good things. Now everything is run by the micks and guins

Uncle Remus said...

you're right anon 1:53

white boy built - white boy strong

Anonymous said...

The Micks built this country, Adolf.

Anonymous said...

Disgusting comments Bernie.

Bernie O'Hare said...

11:28, Uncle Remus is making those statements to get precisely the kind of reaction you just gave him. He does not mean it.

Anonymous said...

Slow day news story.

Anonymous said...

Bernie,
They have a 5K/10K race there every year. The 10K course is brutal.
Bridge festival is every other year.
Check the web site for details.

Aunt Remi said...

Uncle Remus is trolling

Bernie O'Hare said...

My, The entire family is posting!