Jug Bridge Marker - Frederick, MD
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vhasler
N 39° 24.288 W 077° 22.985
18S E 294814 N 4364408
Built in 1808, the old stone bridge has a feature in the shape of a demijohn, a container popular at that time for whiskey.
Waymark Code: WMFQG5
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2012
Views: 20
The Roadside America listing (see website below) says:
This National Road era jug-shaped monument, at one end of the bridge crossing the Monocacy River in Frederick, earned it the name "Jug Bridge." It was built in 1808 by Leonard Harbaugh for $55,000.
The monument resembles a demijohn, a popular 19th century whiskey decanter. Rumors persisted that a real whiskey jug was accidentally sealed inside the monument.
When the bridge collapsed in 1942, the stone jug monument was moved to its current location.
Located just off I-70 at Exit 56. Wind your away around. Small parking lot at the feature.
For reference, the bridge constructed for $55,000 in 1808 would now be equivalent to $13.8 million (before the federal government got involved to really raise the cost).
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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