Fave trail to run or walk when weather permits. Also great place to launch to tube down the river
The National Historic Registry National Parks Website:
This is a park with a beautiful covered bridge over the White river. You can walk or bike through the bridge, but you cannot drive a car through. It's big enough to do so, but it is blocked off to motor vehicles. There is a basic playground for kids and access to the walk / bike path that goes about 1.5 miles along the river to Forest Park. This is a great place for a little quiet reflection. There is water access here, so you could put in a tube or a kayak. On fact, this is one of the drop points for white river canoe company. It's a relatively small park, but kids seem to love that it's not just your standard playground. You'll find lots of photographers shooting outdoor family portraits here. You can even book the bridge for an event, like a wedding. There's not much more to it... a few picnic tables, and a surprisingly clean set of public restrooms. There are two parking lots. A larger one in the front of the park, close to the restrooms, where the bridge is visible from the road, and a smaller one just a little further North, which I would suggest of you plan to access the water with a tube or kayak. From there you can float down the until you see the top of the courthouse, then you'll find another access point to get out, just across the road from forest park.
A detailed, documented History of Potter's Bridge (or Potter's Ford Bridge) can be found on the Indiana State Government website or The National Historic Registry website.
I went to visit and photograph Potter's Bridge & enjoyed learning about it's history. It's an interesting structure with nice views of the White River. My only wish would be the cobwebs be cleaned from the rafters as I was trying to photograph it's structure & design. The areas around the bridge, however, are nicely landscaped & well-maintained. But it was the curious donkeys (who's home is close to the bridge) who made my day. :)
Potter's Bridge / Potter's Covered Bridge / Potter's Ford Bridge / "Howe Truss" Bridge.
Location: 19401 North Allisonville Road, Noblesville (Hamilton County, Indiana)
Following historical information gathered from:
First bridge spanning White River at Potter's Ford was commissioned 1860 & named after the landowner, William Potter. In 1870, Hamilton County Commissioners voted for construction of this "Howe Truss" bridge. It was finished 1871 and repaired 1937, 1959, 1961. Plans to replace this structure with a concrete bridge were introduced in the year 1969.
After 100 years of use, County Commissioners voted to close the bridge to traffic 1971 & lease it to Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department. Listed in National Register of Historic Places 1991. During 1990s, plans to restore bridge and create a park were developed. Bridge was restored & rededicated when Potter's Bridge Park opened in the year 1999.
Had my daughter's senior pictures taken here. Great backdrop for her pictures. Of course, it helped that we had a great photographer.
Installed: 2007 Indiana Historical Bureau Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department and Noblesville Preservation Alliance
Cool spot to walk around or let the kids play on the playground. There is a paved trail that goes along the river and several spots to go river stomping. You can also launch canoes or kayaks there.
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