4th Of July 1804 Creek Bridge - Atchison, KS
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The Snowdog
N 39° 33.553 W 095° 07.575
15S E 317334 N 4380995
This covered pedestrian bridge spans July 4 1804 Creek, named as such by Lewis and Clark when they stopped here - in Atchison, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WM181CW
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2023
Views: 2
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark named this creek after the date on which they stopped here - July 4th, 1804. Plaques at both ends of the bridge give some history of that event. This covered footbridge spans that creek, connecting a parking area on Highway 59 to the Santa Fe Depot and Museum on the north side.
Current Condition of Bridge: Excellent
Description of Covered Bridge:
The bridge has a wood deck, and is covered with a brown-shingle gable roof with a cupola at the center. The handrails are wood and iron, all a uniform color (brown). Historical plaques at each end give some history about the area.
Year Built: 7/4/1996
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Parking is available near both ends of the bridge
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Highway 59 and S 10th Street
Web Address: Not listed
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