Grant County is home to several classic and cool events. With warm weather upon us, you won’t want to miss all the fairs and festivals planned during the upcoming months. From the Grant County Fair in June to Walkway of Lights during the chilly holiday months, we have collected them all here so you can […]
Matthews Cumberland Covered Bridge Festival
In the heart of Grant County is the Cumberland Covered Bridge. This 181-foot covered timbered bridge is a beauty and it’s the last remaining covered bridge in Grant County! Spanning the Mississinewa River in Matthews, Indiana, this serene setting is a must-stop for a picnic and a selfie. Every year the Matthews Lions Club hosts
The 181-foot covered timbered bridge, built in 1877 and restored in 1999, spans the Mississinewa River at Matthews and is the last remaining covered bridge in Grant County. It was swept from its abutments by the great 1913 flood, and floated a quarter mile downstream. It was later returned to its abutments by horses. The
