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Wheeling Suspension Bridge
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By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006 | |
| | | 1. Wheeling Suspension Bridge Marker | | |
Inscription. The Wheeling Suspension Bridge, constructed by Charles Ellet, Jr. between 1846 and 1849, was the first long-span wire-cable suspension bridge in the United States. For many years it was the longest clear-span bridge in the world. The deck was wrecked by a violent storm in 1854. It was re-built and the structure with its original towers and cables is still in service. It is the most significant remaining pre-Civil War bridge in the nation.
Erected 1971 by the West Virginia Department of Archives and History.
Location. 40° 4.224′ N, 80° 43.475′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 40) and 10th Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wheeling WV 26003, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wheeling Suspension Bridge - 1849 (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheeling (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Fort Henry (about 500 feet away); Augustus Pollack (approx. 0.2 miles away); List House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Wheeling.
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By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006 | |
| | | 2. 1849 Wheeling Suspension Bridge's Wheeling Island Pier | | |
1. The National Road: West Virginia Wheeling Suspension Bridge. (Submitted on September 17, 2006.)
2. Wheeling Suspension Bridge. This page has a photo of the roadbed and cables illuminated at night. (Submitted on September 17, 2006.)
3. Proceedings of an International Conference on Historic Bridges. Proceedings of an International Conference on Historic Bridges to Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge. Edited by Emory Kemp. This Amazon.com page has the "search inside" feature for this bridge. (Submitted on September 17, 2006.)
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By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006 | |
| | | 3. Wheeling Suspension Bridge and Marker | | |
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By J. J. Prats, August 27, 2006 | |
| | | 4. Cable Anchor | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on September 17, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 9,422 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia.
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