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Photograph of Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek
Photograph by McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons.

Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

From the record

“Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek is a historic arch bridge located at McCormick's Creek State Park in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934, and is solidly constructed of mortared roughcut limestone.”

Wikipedia article Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek, CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 17 National Register listings published here for Owen County · listed in 1993 · category: Structure.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service · the Wikipedia article

The listing

  • What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 structure as contributing to the listing.
  • Address. McCormick's Creek SP, W of jct. of IN 43 and IN 46, Spencer, 47460
  • When was it listed? March 1993
  • Category. structure
  • Also known as. New Deal Resources in Indiana State Parks MPS
  • Township. Washington township
  • Architectural style. rustic architecture
  • National Register reference number. 93000177 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.

Fires near this property

6 since 2005

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 6 fires within 5 miles of Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek between 2005 and 2007, burning about 2 acres in total. 1 started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined4
Debris and open burning1
Natural1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
26 June 2007Naturalunder an acreIndiana State Fire Marshal's Officenot named
18 April 2005Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresIndiana State Fire Marshal's Officenot named
30 March 2007Debris and open burningunder an acreIndiana State Fire Marshal's Officenot named
1 March 2006Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreIndiana State Fire Marshal's Officenot named
10 December 2006Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreIndiana State Fire Marshal's Officenot named
24 October 2006Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreIndiana State Fire Marshal's Officenot named

Mines and quarries near this property

7 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 7 workings within 5 miles of Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek: 4 producers, 3 past producers. 4 still produce. What was taken out: Limestone, General, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Owens Co. Hwy. DeptStoneProducer
Spencer DredgeSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Spencer 520 QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Spencer QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Dunn Limestone QuarryLimestone, GeneralPast Producer
Indiana Limestone QuarryLimestone, GeneralPast Producer
Winders & Sons Limestone QuarryLimestone, GeneralPast Producer

Every working recorded in Owen County

Storms near this property

60 of 87 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Spencer, the town this property stands in, in 87 storm reports between 1995 and 2025: 31 thunderstorm wind, 21 hail, 19 flood, 10 flash flood. The reports record 2 deaths and 7 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
March 2023Tornado (EF3)Spencer2 killed, 2 hurt, $1,566,000The rotating supercell thunderstorm tracked over the town of Spencer before spawning a second, violent EF3 tornado, that first tracked through extreme northeastern Owen County. The tornado touched down in the McCormick's Creek State Park Campground Loop B, where EF2-intensity winds produced extensive tree damage. About 400 yards east the tornado impacted many campers at Campground Loop A, where two campers were killed and two others were injured. About 1.25 miles to the east-northeast further EF2-intensity damage occurred at Concord Road where large sections of a home's roof were removed while cars where crushed, rolled and thrown; here along the circulation's southern side the roof was blown off of a mobile home as it slid off its block piers, yet remained upright, consistent with high-end EF1 intensity winds.||The tornado intensified to EF3 strength as it neared the Owen-Monroe County line, with two barns 300-500 feet west of North County Line Road completely gone as their debris was lofted a quarter mile into Monroe County; a new farm combine weighing about 12 tons and other tractor implements were lofted and thrown 50 yards; debarking of trees also began near County Line Road, with only stubs of largest branches remaining, from the tornado's strongest winds of 153 mph. Less intense damage was again observed south of the path's center near the county line where unanchored outbuildings were destroyed by collapsed walls; and single-family homes experienced minor loss of roofing and broken glass, consistent with EF1-intense winds. The tornado maintained EF3 intensity while crossing into Monroe County.
July 2003Thunderstorm WindSpencer5 hurtOver 100 trees were toppled at McCormick Creek State Park injuring 5.
June 2008FloodSpencer$50,000,000Flooding occurred along the White River in Owen County, including near Spencer, due to heavy rain.
June 2024Thunderstorm WindSpencer$250,000Numerous trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts in Spencer and across the southern portions of the county.
June 2008Flash FloodSpencer$200,000Spencer had multiple flood damaged homes. State Roads 43, 46, and 67 were all closed. United States 231 was also closed. Roads and bridges were washed out. Water was over railroad tracks near Gosport. Cars and golf carts were under water. Over 60 roads were washed out. Campers were stranded.
March 2006FloodSpencer$100,000no account filed
July 2009Thunderstorm WindSpencer$15,000Trees were reported down across much of the county due to thunderstorm wind gusts.
March 2008FloodSpencer$15,000Flooding occurred along the White River in Owen County, including near Spencer, due to heavy rain. Multiple roads were closed due to high water.
March 2008FloodSpencer$15,000Flooding occurred along the White River in Owen County, including near Spencer, due to heavy rain and snow melt.
June 2007FloodSpencer$11,000Rainfall of 2.23 inches fell in 1 hour causing streets, including West Morgan Street and Vandalia Avenue, to flood in Spencer. Flooding also caused water damage to two businesses.
January 2008FloodSpencer$10,000Flooding occurred along the White River in Owen County, including near Spencer, due to heavy rain and snow melt.
June 2008Thunderstorm WindSpencer$10,000Several reports of damage were received in and around Spencer. A power line fell onto a moving vehicle. The driver reportedly drove on and was not injured. A tree was down near Hidden Valley Estates. A tree fell on top of a 1997 Ford Expedition on North Montgomery Street.
June 2008Flash FloodSpencer$10,000Law enforcement reporting much of the town of Spencer under water with other areas of the county also experiencing flash flooding due to heavy rainfall.
January 2007FloodSpencer$10,000The White River in Owen County flooded for much of January. Crests were as high as 8.1 feet above flood stage.
March 2007FloodSpencer$10,000The White River flooded in Owen County. Crests were nearly 4.5 feet above flood stage.
March 2007FloodSpencer$10,000The White River flooded in Owen County. Crests were over 4 feet above flood stage.
March 2007FloodSpencer$10,000The White River flooded in Owen County. Crests were nearly 7 feet above flood stage.
March 2006FloodSpencer$10,000A car was caught in water on State Road 46 at Rattlesnake Creek.
December 2006FloodSpencer$10,000The White River flooded in Owen County. The river crested at over 5 feet above flood stage.
July 2004Thunderstorm WindSpencer$10,000no account filed
July 2024Thunderstorm WindSpencer$5,000Thunderstorm winds downed several trees in Spencer.
April 2020Thunderstorm WindSpencer$5,000Trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts.
May 2008FloodSpencer$5,000Flooding occurred along the White River in Owen County, including near Spencer, due to heavy rain.
June 2008Flash FloodSpencer$5,000Water was flowing over roads in Spencer and northwest Owen County due to heavy rainfall.
June 2008Flash FloodSpencer$5,000Roadways were covered and previous flooding conditions were exacerbated due to heavy rainfall that caused renewed flash flooding.
July 2008FloodSpencer$5,000Excessive recent rains caused flooding on the White River in Owen county, including near Spencer.
May 1996Thunderstorm WindSpencer$3,000no account filed
July 2013Flash FloodSpencer$2,000Around a foot of water was running over State Road 46 in Spencer due to thunderstorm heavy rainfall. Some cars were stalled. Also several county roads were also flooded.
June 2014Flash FloodSpencer$1,000Water was nearly covering all of State Route 46 through most of Spencer due to heavy thunderstorm rainfall. Most intersections were flooded with water over the curbs.
June 2010Thunderstorm WindSpencer$1,000A tree was reported down at the intersection of Main Street and Morgan Street due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
June 1998Thunderstorm WindSpencer$1,000Trees blown down.
July 1997Thunderstorm WindSpencer$1,000Thunderstorm winds blew down trees in and around Spencer.
June 2009Flash FloodSpencer$800Flash flooding was observed in portions of Spencer, where water was curb-deep or slightly higher due to thunderstorm heavy rainfall. Water was beginning to recede at the time of the report. Rainfall of 1.7 inches fell in two hours in this location.
December 2025Thunderstorm WindSpencer-A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the public.
June 2023HailSpencer-Thunderstorm hail as large as softballs in Spencer.
February 2009FloodSpencer-Flooding occurred along the White River in Owen County, including in and near Spencer, due to heavy rain. It affected county roads and agricultural land.
June 2009Heavy RainSpencer-Between the hours of 7 and 8 AM EDT, 1.3 inches of rain fell due to thunderstorm heavy rainfall. Some local flooding was also observed.
May 2009FloodSpencer-Minor flooding occurred along the White River in/near Spencer, Indiana. The river crested 1.7 feet above flood stage on May 3rd at a reading of 15.7 feet. Flooding of this magnitude typically creates noticable flooding of agricultural land and some spotty road flooding. Damage costs are grossly estimated.
May 2009FloodSpencer-Extensive flooding of agricultural lands occurred along the White River in/near Spencer, Indiana. The river crested 5.5 feet above flood stage on May 16th at a reading of 19.5 feet. Some local/county roads are typically affected at this height. Crop damage is grossly estimated.
August 2009HailSpencer-Golf ball sized hail was reported by law enforcement in Spencer.
December 2008FloodSpencer-Rainfall and warm temperatures that occurred on and off during the second half of December led to very brief and minor flooding of lowlands on the White River at the end of December, affecting Owen County at and near Spencer.
January 2008Thunderstorm WindSpencer-The wind gust was measured by an amateur radio operator.
June 2008Heavy RainSpencer-Measured rainfall of 7.15 inches was reported.
June 2008Heavy RainSpencer-Measured rainfall of 9.80 inches was reported.
July 2008Flash FloodSpencer-Flash flooding from heavy rain was reported east-southeast of Spencer.
June 2007Thunderstorm WindSpencer-Trees were reported down on Pottersville Road due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
April 2006Thunderstorm WindSpencer-Trees were downed.
June 2006Thunderstorm WindSpencer-Trees were downed.
June 2006Heavy RainSpencer-3.50 inches of rain fell in approximately 30 minutes west of Spencer.
May 2005Thunderstorm WindSpencer-Trees were blown down near Spencer.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindSpencer-Trees were blown down.
August 2005Heavy RainSpencer-4.20 inches of rain was measured near Spencer.
November 2005Thunderstorm WindSpencer-Tree limbs were downed.
November 2005Thunderstorm WindSpencer-A large tree was downed near Spencer.
July 2004Thunderstorm WindSpencer-Trees were downed in Spencer.
July 2004Flash FloodSpencer-Old Patricksburg Road and US Highway 231 were under water.
August 2004Thunderstorm WindSpencer-Several trees and power lines were downed on county highways.
June 2002Thunderstorm WindSpencer-Trees were down.
March 2025HailSpencer-no account filed
May 2025HailSpencer-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Owen County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

6 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Sources for this property

National Archives recordThe nomination case file for reference 93000177 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia articleCommunity-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Owen CountyAll 17 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

  • Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
  • Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
  • How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.