The Doe River and Covered Bridge in Elizabethton Tennessee

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The Doe River Covered Bridge (also known as the Elizabethton Bridge) is right in the heart of downtown Elizabethton in far East Tennessee. The bridge was built in 1882 and has survived multiple catastrophic floods, making this one of the sturdier in the state. It is also believed to be the oldest such bridge in the state still used daily.

Below: The two RV Gypsies in the Elizabethton Covered Bridge.

Below: Karen Duquette entered the covered bridge, then looked down through the slats on the floor of the covered bridge.

Below: A historical tree stump and close-up photo of the plaque


Below: After a casual stroll around the covered bridge and the Doe River, the two RV Gypsies drove a short distance to the visitor center and enjoyed a picnic lunch at Harmon Park, which has a walking trail, playground, and picnic shelter.