Goshen in Elkhart County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Old Stone Bridge

Millrace Canal Trail

Photographed By Duane Hall, April 7, 2013

1. The Old Stone Bridge Marker

Inscription. Several bridges have been built across the Millrace Canal at various stages throughout its history. Most of these bridges were built for transportation purposes (first horse and carriage, then railroads and automobiles), although some were built solely for pedestrians.

The Old Stone Bridge at Jefferson Street is one of the oldest and most unique bridges spanning the Millrace. Built in the 1880's by the Hawks Furniture Company, its purpose was to carry people and goods between the company's two buildings on either side of the canal (as seen in the photo below). This sturdy bridge of stone masonry construction stands today as one reminder of the industrial heritage of the Millrace corridor.

Erected by Goshen Parks and Recreation Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 41° 35.016′ N, 85° 50.26′ W. Marker is in Goshen, Indiana, in Elkhart County. Marker can be reached from W. Jefferson St, 0.1 miles west of S. 3rd St. Marker is on the Millrace Canal Trail 0.1 miles south of the W. Washington Street Trailhead. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Goshen IN 46526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Millrace Hydraulic Canal - Hawks Electric Company (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Howard W. Hawks (approx. ¼ mile away); The Old Goshen High School (approx. ¼ mile away); The Historic Goshen Police Booth (approx. ¼ mile away); Goshen World War I Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Elkhart County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Elkhart County Honor Roll (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Elkhart County Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goshen.

Photographed By Duane Hall, April 7, 2013

2. The Old Stone Bridge Marker

Near west bank of Millrace Canal
just south of Old Stone Bridge

Old Stone Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, April 7, 2013

3. Old Stone Bridge

Hawks Furniture factory building on east bank of canal

Former Hawk Furniture factory building on west bank of canal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, April 7, 2010

4. Former Hawk Furniture factory building on west bank of canal

Close-up of image on marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on December 29, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.