Private company

A.M. Kennedy and Sons

Architectural firm known for building Indiana covered bridges

Archibald McMichael Kennedy (August 25, 1818 in Guilford County, North Carolina – June 3, 1897 in Rush County, Indiana) was a carpenter and builder of covered bridges from Rush County, Indiana, United States. His sons, Emmett L. Kennedy and Charles F. Kennedy, worked with him and separately, as did at least two of his grandsons.2 It was founded by Archibald M. Kennedy.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Smith Covered Bridge, western portal
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Archibald McMichael Kennedy (August 25, 1818 in Guilford County, North Carolina – June 3, 1897 in Rush County, Indiana) was a carpenter and builder of covered bridges from Rush County, Indiana, United States. His sons, Emmett L. Kennedy and Charles F. Kennedy, worked with him and separately, as did at least two of his grandsons.2

The story

Founded by Archibald M. Kennedy.1

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