Chesapeake City in Cecil County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Long Bridge

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

1. Long Bridge Marker

Inscription. A section of this fence was originally a railing on both sides of the "Long Bridge". this steel bridge, pictured here in 1906 was a center-pivot span, operated manually with a large crank. It connected City Dock (now Pell Gardens) to the Causeway (now Corps of Engineers' property). It was constructed in 1829 and removed in 1931. The bridge tender Mr. Rube Hevelow lived in a home on 400 George Street. and a railing was used for fencing on that property.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Chesapeake City Historic District series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 39° 31.64′ N, 75° 48.708′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake City, Maryland, in Cecil County. It is on Bohemia Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located near entrance to Pell Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chesapeake City MD 21915, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, on the Eastern Shore,

and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pell Gardens (here, next to this marker); Franklin Hall (a few steps from this marker); “Bygone Days” (a few steps from this marker); The Bayard House (a few steps from this marker); Cropper House (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Byway Destinations / Chesapeake City (within shouting distance of this marker); A Historic Hub of Commerce (within shouting distance of this marker); Brady-Rees House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesapeake City.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 10, 2022

2. Long Bridge Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 10, 2022

3. Long Bridge Marker

Long Bridge Marker and Railing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, July 21, 2010

4. Long Bridge Marker and Railing

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,100 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on February 5, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.