Located in Hocking Township, Arney Run Park features the Mink Hollow Covered Bridge. This historic bridge rests on its original sandstone abutments over Arney Run, a tributary of Clear Creek. The Mink Hollow Covered Bridge has the distinction of having the longest name of any covered bridge in the United States: The Mink Hollow Covered Bridge in Oil Mill Hollow Over Arney Run Near Borcher's Mill. Picnicking is available on the east side of the covered bridge.
The Mink Hollow Covered Bridge in Arney Run Park rests on its original sandstone abutments over Arney Run, a tributary of Clear Creek. This charming bridge was built approximately in 1887 at a span of 51 feet and features a multiple kingpost truss with a central X-brace and canopies on both sides. The Mink Hollow Covered Bridge actually lies in Oil Mill Hollow, a name that came from a nearby mill that pressed oil from flaxseed. This geographic landmark, as well as the name of Borcher's Mill, a local grist mill, led to the bridge's official name, which is the longest name of any covered bridge in the United States: The Mink Hollow Covered Bridge in Oil Mill Hollow Over Arney Run Near Borcher's Mill. Although there is a Mink Hollow about five miles away from Oil Mill Hollow, the latter location has never figured prominently in the covered bridge's name.
Arney Run Park
2340 Meister Rd SW
Lancaster, OH 43130 Park Hours
This park opens at sunrise and closes at sunset.
2340 Meister Rd SW
Lancaster, OH 43130 Park Hours
This park opens at sunrise and closes at sunset.