Pine Grove Bridge

In this work of art, the historic Pine Grove Covered Bridge is shown early on a quiet fall evening, as the moon begins to rise over the wooded hills. It is the same location between Chester and Lancaster Counties, where stagecoaches used to cross the Octoraro Creek as they traveled between Philadelphia and Baltimore.

However, there have been three bridges built at this site dating back to 1816. The earlier single span structures were destroyed by storm and flood.

In 1884, Captain Elias McMellen built the current 204-foot double-span bridge. It cost about $4,450 and was one of the longest covered bridges within the borders of Chester County. Accordingly, legend purports that if a person can hold their breath as they run through the old bridge, then any wish they make will come true.