Alderson in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Alderson Memorial Bridge History
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 16, 2019
1. Alderson Memorial Bridge History Marker
Originally called the "Joint County Bridge when built in 1914, this bridge replaced an iron bridge built in 1882 at the same location. The original stone piers of the iron bridge are encased within the present concrete piers. In 1977, the West Virginia Department of Highways constructed a replacement bridge downstream. The citizens of Alderson recognized the beauty and continued importance of the old bridge as a community link and voted to have the town of Alderson assume ownership. The community then began its effort to preserve and restore this historic and picturesque landmark that reaches across the Greenbrier River to connect the Monroe and Greenbrier County portions of the community.
When designed and built under the direction of prominent West Virginia bridge engineer Frank Duff McEnteer and constructed by his firm, the Concrete Steel Bridge Company, this bridge was the longest earth filled reinforced concrete arch bridge in West Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical month for this entry is July 2005.
Location. 37° 43.533′ N, 80° 38.55′ W. Marker is in Alderson, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It is on South Monroe Street just south of Riverview Avenue East (West Virginia Route 12), on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Alderson (within shouting distance of this marker); Alderson Lion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Bricktop" Smith (about 400 feet away); Greenbrier County / Monroe County (about 500 feet away); Alderson's Ferry (about 500 feet away); Alderson Baptist Academy and Junior College (approx. Ό mile away); Reformatory for Women (approx. 0.4 miles away); Greenbrier County / Summers County (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alderson.
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 16, 2019
2. The Alderson Memorial Bridge
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 16, 2019
3. Dedication plaque on the bridge
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 16, 2019
4. National Register of Historic Places plaque for the bridge
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 16, 2019
5. Dedication plaque on the bridge from 1914
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 14, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
