Woodstown in Salem County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
County Bridges
This tablet dedicated December 6, 1941, to commemorate the erection of this bridge and the following county bridges which were destroyed by the flood of September 1st and 2nd, 1940:
Dubois Bridge No. 493 near Harrisonville,
Deep Run Bridge No. 1030 near Alloway,
Efts Bridge No. 1097 near Alloway,
Daretown Millpond Bridge No. 1121 near Daretown,
Church Bridge No. 1116 near Daretown,
Slabtown Bridge No. 1149 near Daretown,
Hannah Road Bridge No. 1233 near Palatine,
Lawrence Road Bridge No. 949 near Cohansey.
During the flood, elevations in excess of 20 ft. above normal stream level were recorded in some sections of the county.
At this location, the water reached an elevation equivalent to the top of the present bridge balustrade.
Erected 1941 by Board of Chosen Freeholders of Salem County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1941.
Location. 39° 38.693′ N,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fire Ring (here, next to this marker); World Wars I & II Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spc. Richard C. Emmons III (about 400 feet away); Korea and Vietnam Conflicts Memorial (about 400 feet away); Garrison Memorial Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Woodstown Friends Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Center of Town (approx. half a mile away); School Bell (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodstown.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
