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Meems Bottom Covered Bridge
Just a short drive away from our
Luray Virginia Cabin Rentals is the beautiful Strathmore Estate and its famous bridge, the Meems Bottom Bridge. Located in a picturesque area of Shenandoah County, the Meems Bottom Bridge is the only Covered Bridge in Virginia left in the
Northern Shenandoah region. The longest Covered Bridge in Virginia, the Meems Bottom Bridge is one of nine Famous Bridge in Virginia and one of the most charming.
The original, historic Meems Bottom Covered Bridge was built in 1894 after numerous bridges
that preceded it were either burned or destroyed in war. Historic documents dating back to the days of the Civil War indicate that one of the first bridges may have been burned in 1862
by Confederate commander Stonewall Jackson in an effort to cover his path as he went up through the Shenandoah Valley ahead of the Union General John C. Fremont just prior to the Civil War Battles of Harrisonburg, Cross Keys and Port Republic. The 1894 Meems Bottom Bridge was built with massive arch supports, stone details, and footers that extended 10 feet below the riverbed ground. Spanning 204 feet across,
this bridge transported thousands of travelers over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River until it burned in 1976. Most of the original timber was salvaged and the bridge was reconstructed.
The bridge is aptly named after the Meem Family that owned the beautiful Strathmore property on the Shenandoah River. The gorgeous North Fork of the Shenandoah River flows under the Meems Bottom Covered Bridge and creates some truly fantastic
photographic opportunities. Our Shenandoah Virginia Cabins are located right in Luray Virginia, just a short drive from the Meems Bottom Covered Bridge and other Northern Virginia Tourist Attractions like
Luray Caverns Virginia, the
Luray Zoo, the
Shenandoah River, the
Shenandoah National
Park, and the VA Skyline Drive. Relax, unwind and enjoy Virginia Getaway Vacations that you will have you never wanting to leave; stay in our Virginia Mountain Cabins and enjoy Shenandoah Valley Lodging convenient to Golf in New Market Virginia, Horseback Riding in Northern Virginia, Shenandoah River Fishing, Luray VA Hiking, Shenandoah River Tubing, and the great Wineries in Virginia. Let us help you make your vacation retreat a success!
Driving Directions to the Meems Bottom Covered Bridge
From the Washington DC area, proceed west on Route 66 to
Route 81
Turn south on I-81 approximately 25 miles to Exit 269 (Shenandoah Caverns) Exit left toward Route 11
On Route 11 turn left (north) and proceed approximately ¼ mile to first left (note small brown covered bridge sign) which is Wissler Road, also Route 720.
Cross over Meems Bottom Covered Bridge to the first driveway on your right.
You will see our sign "STRATHMORE HOUSE"
Guests from other areas: Proceed to Route 81, which runs North/South through the Shenandoah Valley and follow above directions. NOTE: If you get lost - call Strathmore or ask any local person for directions to the Covered Bridge- Strathmore House is a few hundred feet west of the bridge.
If you would like more information, please contact us at
1-888-45CABIN (1-888-452-2246),
email us, or use our online
request form.
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