Sach's Bridge

Built in 1854 by David Stoner, Sach's Covered Bridge spans Marsh Creek in Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. This county-owned bridge, rebuilt after a devastating storm, is 100' long, and is located not far behind the right flank of the Confederate artillery line, which participated in the pre-charge barrage of July 3, 1863. Portions of the Confederate Army used the bridge to cross Marsh Creek during the July 3rd and July 4th withdrawal from Gettysburg. During the War, the bridge was known as Sauck's Bridge. Sach's Bridge is now in a park and is open for foot traffic only. It was used for troop movements during the Civil War, and it is nearby both the Gettysburg Battlefield Monument and the Eisenhower home.

The Bridge is a favorite spot for ghost hunters, late-nighters, re-enactors and those who like to fish. It is off park service property and is open all night. Claimed to be the most-haunted covered bridge.

The Sach's Covered Bridge was crossed by part of General Lee's Army on the afternoon of July 4th, 1863, as they began their retreat out of Pennsylvania, through Maryland into Virginia. Lee thought that The Army of the Potomac might attack the defeated Army so he split his Army in two, half went northwest through Cashtown, the other portion crossed the Sach's Covered Bridge and headed Southwest to what is now Falling Waters, West Virginia.

The Bridge is about 100 feet long, made of wood. It has been reinforced with steel at the bottom and has also been raised an additional 3 feet from its original position to protect it from floods that may occur in the future.