Mecca
PARKE COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL LOCATION
Handmade items, The 1872 Mecca Covered Bridge, a One-Room Schoolhouse, and Parke County’s oldest operating tavern - the Mecca Tavern.
Nestled alongside Big Raccoon Creek, Mecca offers a unique blend of history, craftsmanship, and local flavor. Explore a large tent of handmade, homemade local crafts, with the 1872 Mecca Covered Bridge and the historic One-Room Schoolhouse nearby. The Mecca One-Room Schoolhouse, originally built in 1874 and relocated in 1966, was recently restored in 2021, preserving its charm.
Just a quarter-mile west lies Parke County’s oldest operating tavern, the Mecca Tavern, famous for its breaded tenderloin sandwiches, cheeseburgers, pretzels, and shuffleboard. New to the Mecca Tavern is the chicken livers and gizzards stand, offering even more delicious local fare. With FREE parking and a prime location on the Brown Covered Bridge Route, Mecca is a must-visit destination for food lovers, history buffs, and craft enthusiasts alike.
