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near Wateree in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

John M. Bates Bridge

 
 
John M. Bates Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010
1. John M. Bates Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Named in 1979 in honor
of
prominent public spirited
citizen of this section
(Born 1871 Died 1924)
for his many contributions
to highway transportation

During early 1900's he led
several highway location parties.
He personally financed, built
and managed Bates Ferry across
Congaree River about one mile
upstream from here 1910-1922.
Culminating a lifelong dream,
he organized Richland - Calhoun
Bridge Commission in 1921 and
arranged financing, secured permit
to span the river and supervised
construction of Bates Ferry Toll
Bridge connecting Richland and
Calhoun counties, completed in
1923 and a forerunner of this
present bridge.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & ViaductsRoads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.
 
Location. 33° 45.418′ N, 80° 38.643′ W. Marker is in near Wateree, South Carolina, in Richland County. Marker is on McCords Ferry Road (U.S. 601), on the right when traveling south. Located on the North bank of Congaree River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eastover SC 29044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Congaree River Ferries (approx. 0.4
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miles away); Site of Rebecca Motte's Home (approx. 1˝ miles away); St. Matthew's Parish (approx. 3.4 miles away); Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Kingville (approx. 4.6 miles away); St. Phillip A.M.E. Church (approx. 6.4 miles away); Richland Presbyterian Church (approx. 6.8 miles away); Millford Plantation (approx. 7.6 miles away).
 
Also see . . .  SCIway; Bates Bridge Landing. (Submitted on April 24, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
 
John M. Bates Bridge Marker, looking south along US 601 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 23, 2010
2. John M. Bates Bridge Marker, looking south along US 601
John M. Bates Bridge, west side image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 23, 2010
3. John M. Bates Bridge, west side
This is a popular boating ramp and fishing area. This access road leads to parking area and ramp, under the bridge
John M. Bates Bridge , east side image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 23, 2010
4. John M. Bates Bridge , east side
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,393 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 24, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.

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