Everett Covered Bridge

The Story

Everett Covered Bridge’s legend follows John Gilson, who drowned while trying to cross the swollen creek in 1877. Ohio Forgotten describes the sound of a wagon and a restless traveler trying to get home by the safer bridge. The National Park Service confirms the drowning story but says its link to the original bridge’s construction is uncertain.

The Hauntings

Everett Covered Bridge’s legend follows John Gilson, who drowned while trying to cross the swollen creek in 1877. Ohio Forgotten describes the sound of a wagon and a restless traveler trying to get home by the safer bridge. The National Park Service confirms the drowning story but says its link to the original bridge’s construction is uncertain.

A sense of place.

Visitor Experiences

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This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.

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Sources & further reading.

• Everett Road Covered Bridge - Hauntings | Ohio Forgotten (reports)
• Everett Covered Bridge - Cuyahoga Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (reports)
• www.nps.gov — visiting (visiting)

Plan Your Visit

National park attraction; follow park hours and trail conditions. Do not enter floodwater. Present bridge is a 1986 reconstruction following destruction in 1975; legend predates it.