Nauvoo Stone Arch Bridge - Nauvoo, Illinois
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BruceS
N 40° 32.357 W 091° 23.204
15T E 636621 N 4488865
Historic stone arch bridge just south of Nauvoo, Illinois at a highway pull off.
Waymark Code: WMF92J
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2012
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The stone arch bridge spans a drainage ditch built by the pioneers of Church of the Latter Day Saints. The bridge was built circa 1850 by a German, M. Baumert. There is a marked pull off from hwy 96 to make visiting easy. There is a trail which leads down to the base of old bridge.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Nauvoo, Illinois
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Orphan road bridge
Water or other terrain spanned: Drainage ditch
Architect/Builder: M. Baumert
Construction Date: circa 1850
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