Pioneer Ferry and Bridge
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brwhiz
N 42° 07.218 W 111° 54.885
12T E 424385 N 4663537
Bridge Port, on the Bear River northwest of Preston, was the site of a pioneer ferry and bridge.
Waymark Code: WMJNZD
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 12/10/2013
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Pioneer Ferry and Bridge
Concrete shaft located one-half mile west on Bear River marks the site of the Nathan Williams Packer toll Ferry and Bridge, one of the first on the river. The Ferry operated with rope and carried equivalent of one team and wagon. In 1869 a bridge was built for use of mail and stage coaches en route to Montana mines, but was washed out. Rebuilt of cribs and log pilling. Again destroyed by high waters. Across the river is the site of Bridge Port, an overland station consisting of dugouts and log cabins.
No. 236 · · · Franklin Co. Daughters Of Utah Pioneers
Marker Name: Pioneer Ferry and Bridge
Marker Type: Roadside
Marker Text:
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County: Franklin
City: Franklin County
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Marker Number: 236
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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