The Medora Bridge Has Added Security Cameras

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July 1, 2020: Anita Larkin Ford has passed along this information from The Tribune website in Seymour, Indiana. Noah Dalton is reporting that a security system has been installed on the Medora Covered Bridge.

The installation the security cameras and lighting were prompted by a history of vandalism and arson to the bridge. The cameras monitor the bridge 24 hours a day. There are laws on the books to punish anyone found guilty of damaging the bridge. Penalty classifications range from misdemeanor to felony charges.

For the full story with pictures, go to: Security added to Medora bridge.

The Medora or Dark Covered Bridge (WGN 14-36-04) is located between the towns of Carr and Driftwood in Jackson County. The three span bridge was built in 1875 to cross the East Fork of the White River. It is 434 feet long and uses a Burr Arch truss.¹