Editing Landis Mill Covered Bridge (section)

== History ==
Landis Mill Covered Bridge was built in 1873 by [[Elias McMellen]] at a cost of [[United States dollar|$]]969. McMellen, who built many of Lancaster's covered bridges using the [[Burr arch truss]], chose to build this short bridge using a simpler design with multiple kingpost trusses and, instead of Burr arches, pyramidal-shaped trusses to add additional support.<ref name="padutch"/>  The bridge has remained despite the development of the surrounding countryside. Landis Mill Covered Bridge crosses the Little Conestoga Creek just a block west of Park City Mall. Built in 1873, this covered bridge uses the Kingpost Truss, no arch, and at only 53 feet long, it is the shortest covered bridge in Lancaster county.