a Favorite Necking Place in the 1950's & 60's
The covered bridge, old mill and pasture are located on Lithopolis Road between Lithopolis and Lancaster, Ohio in an area known as Rock Mill. The bridge has recently (2003) been restored and is open only to foot traffic now after being virtually destroyed by heavy trucks. Rock Mill is an old grist mill that dates back to the early 1800's and sits next to the covered bridge and Rock Mill gorge.
the area was a popular place to "make out" in the 50's and 60's. The gorge and the Hocking River stream and falls under the bridge were great places for going skinny dipping and "other activities" that teen age boys and girls engaged in