Mishicot Heritage, Rockway Bridge – Mishicot, WI - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

This historical sign is attached to the covered pedestrian Rockway Bridge. It was sponsored by the Lions Club and the Mishicot Area Growth and Improvement Committee.

“The original Rockway bridge was built around 1868 in order to cross the Mishicot River – Later called the Eastwin River – to get to the Mishicot Brewery which was built to the south of here. The first bridge was built of piles of stone and logs. This present bridge was built in 1924 of cement. In 1995, out of concern for safety, the State of Wisconsin Transportation Department closed the bridge to vehicle traffic. The bridge was then covered and turned into a walkway. The name Rockway comes from the name of the street which was named by the founder of the village, Daniel Smith, after his first grandson, Rockway Smith, who was born in 1852. For more information on the history of the village named by Daniel Smith after Chief Mishicott, visit our Historical Museum located under the water tower.”

Group that erected the marker: Lions Club and the Mishicot Area Growth and Improvement Committee Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: S. Rockway Mishicot, WI USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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