Livermore in McLean County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Livermore Bridge

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

1. Livermore Bridge Marker

Inscription. When this structure was built, a unique contribution to history was made. It is claimed to be only river bridge in the world which begins and ends in the same county (McLean), spans two rivers (Green and Rough), and crosses another county (Ohio), a small point of which lies between the rivers. It is 1,350 feet long. Dedication of the bridge held Nov. 13, 1940.

Erected 1965 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 892.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 13, 1940.

Location. 37° 28.835′ N, 87° 8.2′ W. Marker is in Livermore, Kentucky, in McLean County. It is at the intersection of Highway 431 and Old Island-Livermore Road (State Route 138), on the right when traveling south on Highway 431. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Livermore KY 42352, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region

and in the Western Coal Field.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the South,

in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William Worthington (1761-1848) (approx. 2½ miles away); Union Camp Site / McLean County Recruits, Co. D 35 Regt. KY. Vol. Mounted Inf.

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(approx. 4.6 miles away); Corp. James Bethel Gresham Memorial Bridge (approx. 7.6 miles away); Rumsey (approx. 7.6 miles away); County Named / Calhoun (approx. 7.7 miles away); Camp Calhoun (approx. 7.9 miles away); Camp Calhoun Cemetery (approx. 7.9 miles away); McLean County War Memorial (approx. 8.3 miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Forrest Reconnoitered (was approx. 7.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Explore Kentucky History on the Livermore Bridge. (Submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Livermore Bridge can be seen in the background. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

2. Livermore Bridge can be seen in the background.

Marker is on old closed portion of highway. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

3. Marker is on old closed portion of highway.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 800 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.