Marshyhope Creek Bridge Marker

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Federalsburg in Caroline County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Marshyhope Creek Bridge

By Mike Stroud, October 19, 2012

1. Marshyhope Creek Bridge Marker

Inscription. Until it was named Federalsburg in 1812, the community took its name from the bridge at this crossing. This 215-foot concrete structure was built in 1910 by the Luten Bridge Company of York, Pennsylvania, a firm noted for its filled Spanderel Arch design. It was built as part of the newly-formed state roads commission's plan to improve the highway system. Repaired and altered after the flood of 1935.

Erected 2010 by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.

Location. 38° 41.67′ N, 75° 46.31′ W. Marker is in Federalsburg, Maryland, in Caroline County. Marker is on East Central Avenue (Maryland Route 306), on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Located on the southeast side of the bridge. Marker is in this post office area: Federalsburg MD 21632, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Bethel Church (approx. 3.3 miles away in Delaware); Oak Grove Crownstone (approx. 3.5 miles away in Delaware); Patty Cannon's House (approx. 5.4 miles away); Cannon-Maston House (approx. 6.6 miles away in Delaware); Freedom (approx. 6.7 miles away); Linchester (approx. 6.8 miles away); The Underground Railroad (approx. 6.8 miles away); Charles Dickenson (approx. 7.4 miles away).

Marshyhope Creek Bridge Marker, along MD 306 E. Central Avenue, looking west Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, October 19, 2012

2. Marshyhope Creek Bridge Marker, along MD 306 E. Central Avenue, looking west

Marshyhope Creek Bridge showing its Spanderel Arch design Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, October 19, 2012

3. Marshyhope Creek Bridge showing its Spanderel Arch design

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 62 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.