The Famous Jug Bridge - Frederick, MD
Posted by: vhasler
N 39° 24.288 W 077° 22.985
18S E 294814 N 4364408
In 1808, a stone bridge was constructed just east of Frederick.
Waymark Code: WMFQGD
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2012
Views: 16
The postcard, shown to the left, is the artist depiction of the "Jug Bridge" then located three miles east of Frederick, MD. The nearby information sign states that the bridge was built over the Monacacy River in 1808 at a cost of $55,000. This figure would now be equivalent to $13.8 million. The five span stone bridge continued until collapsing in 1942 lead to its replacement. In 1965, the "jug" was relocated to this place as seen along Interstate 70.
Americana: Roadside Attraction
Significant Interest: Bridge
Milestone / Marker: Other
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