Hartford in Ohio County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

First Bridge

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 1, 2020

1. First Bridge Marker

Inscription. Site of the first covered bridge here, built in 1823, thought to be the first across the Rough River. This was later replaced by another similar one after the decay of the first. Earlier crossings were by ford or ferry. An iron bridge was constructed here, 1875; removed 23 years later to Barnett's Creek. The present bridge was opened to traffic in 1934.

Erected by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1259.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 37° 27.148′ N, 86° 54.632′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Kentucky, in Ohio County. It is on South Main Street (U.S. 231) 0.1 miles north of East Union Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at south end of bridge over Rough River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 N Main St, Hartford KY 42347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State

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Region

and in the Western Coal Field.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 walking distance of this marker: Site of Fort Hartford (here, next to this marker); Fort Hartford (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Public Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. 0.2 miles away); County Named, 1798 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ohio County World Wars Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barnett's Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Famous Kentucky Artist (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 1, 2020

2. First Bridge Marker

Subject marker is on right.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.