Bowling Green in Warren County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

The Bridge

Photographed By Chad Comer, January 11, 2011

1. The Bridge Marker

Inscription. Four bridges have spanned the Barren River at this site. The center pylon dates from the first bridge that was built in 1838. The Confederate Army burned the 1838 wooden bridge when evacuating Bowling Green in 1862. The current bridge was built in 1915. This metal truss bridge remains one of the oldest highway spans across the Barren River.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 37° 0.068′ N, 86° 25.867′ W. Marker is in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Riverview Drive (U.S. 31W) and College Drive, on the left when traveling north on Riverview Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bowling Green KY 42101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bowling Green & Warren County (a few steps from this marker); The Barren River (a few steps from this marker); Western Kentucky University (a few steps from this marker); The Limestone Bluffs (within shouting distance of this marker); College Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Civil War in Bowling Green (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Defending the L&N Railroad (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shake Rag (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bowling Green.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2019

2. The Bridge Marker

Marker located on the left in the background.

Photographed By Chad Comer, January 11, 2011

3. The Bridge

The Barren River Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2019

4. The Barren River Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2011, by Chad Comer of Gamaliel, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 12, 2011, by Chad Comer of Gamaliel, Kentucky. 2. submitted on November 30, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on January 12, 2011, by Chad Comer of Gamaliel, Kentucky. 4. submitted on November 30, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.