A 300 watt tubular halogen bulb operated at full power quickly reaches a temperature of about 540 Â°C (1,004 Â°F), while a 500 watt regular incandescent bulb operates at only 180 Â°C (356 Â°F) and a 75 watt regular incandescent at only 130 Â°C (266 Â°F).
Parke County is home to 31 covered bridges. The covered bridge festival, Indiana's largest festival, always starts on the 2nd Friday in October is nationally known as one of the largest. Around Town.
Parke County a destination 12 months a year. Whatever season you visit Parke County , be sure to take the driving tour of the 30 covered bridges â listed on the National Register of Historic Places â in nine communities. When youâre at the Mansfield bridge, stop in the Historic Mansfield Roller Mill to see it in operation.