Rogers Street Bridge - Ellis County Courthouse Historic District - Waxahachie, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 22.939 W 096° 51.016
14S E 702227 N 3584846
Perhaps the most unique engineering feature in the district is the Rogers Street Bridge that crosses Waxahachie Creek.
Waymark Code: WMZN9H
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/06/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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NRHP Nomination Form

"Manufactured by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company in Canton, Ohio, the structure was shipped by rail to Waxahachie and assembled in 1889. Approximately 100 feet in length, the structural system would be classed as a three span covered truss bridge with wooden flooring.

Located a few feet from the Katy depot on South Rogers Street is the first wrought iron bridge over Waxahachie Creek (37). Built by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, the structure was shipped by rail to Waxahachie in 1889. The bridge is carefully maintained and is in daily service."

(Note: It is now a pedestrian bridge only)

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): llis County Courthouse Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
400-500 S. Rogers St, Waxahachie, TX 75165

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]

NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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