Near East Liverpool in Columbiana County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thomas J. Malone Bridge / Gaston's Mill
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
1. Thomas J. Malone Bridge Marker
"Thomas J. Malone Bridge"
This covered bridge stood in the 1870s over Middle Run, on State Route 154, between Lisbon and Elkton, Elkrun Township. It was converted to a storage shed and moved twice by the Elkrun Township Trustees. Mr. Malone, a covered bridge researcher, found the structure along the Pine Hollow Road and recognized it as a covered bridge. Restoration was completed in 1971.
"Gaston's Mill"
Built in 1830 by Samuel Conkle, Gaston's Mill was owned and operated by eight men chief among them was Philander Gaston. The last operator was Levi Hickman. Power for the mill was originally supplied by water, later by steam and gas engines. Operation was discontinued in the late 1920's.
Erected 1973 by Elkrun Township Trustees; Bert Dawson, Jr., Columbiana County Engineer; Columbiana County Historical Association, Columbiana County Forests and Parks Council. (Marker Number 7-15.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 40° 43.624′ N,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lock 36 (within shouting distance of this marker); Beaver Creek (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Little Beaver Creek (about 300 feet away); Death of Pretty Boy Floyd (approx. 1˝ miles away); Dustin Huffman Memorial Overlook (approx. 2.2 miles away); Church Hill Road Bridge / Timber Covered Bridges (approx. 5.4 miles away); Riverview Cemetery (approx. 6˝ miles away); New Salem Presbyterian Church (approx. 6.9 miles away in Pennsylvania). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Liverpool.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
2. Gaston's Mill Marker
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
3. Thomas J. Malone Bridge
View of the Thomas J. Malone Bridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
4. Thomas J. Malone Bridge
View of the interior of the Thomas J. Malone Bridge showing it's Altered Multiple Kingpost Truss style of structure.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
5. Thomas J. Malone Bridge Marker
View looking north along Echo Dell Road showing the historical marker situated near the Thomas J. Malone Bridge with the canal lock being situated just beyond the bridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
6. Thomas J. Malone Bridge / Gaston's Mill Marker
View looking south along the creek of the historical marker situated on the side of Echo Dell Road, between the bridge and the mill.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
7. Thomas J. Malone Bridge / Gaston's Mill
View of the course of the creek, flowing down the mill race to the mill, and then on to the covered bridge.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
8. Gaston's Mill
View of the Gaston's Mill water wheel.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
9. Gaston's Mill
View of the north side of the Gaston's Mill.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 15, 2011
10. Gaston's Mill
View of Gaston's Mill along the side of the Echo Dell Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,067 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 23, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
