Montezuma in Parke County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Melcher Bridge
1896
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 16, 2021
1. Melcher Bridge Marker
Burr Arch construction by J. J. Daniels
83' in length, crosses Leatherwood Creek.
Sometimes called Klondyke Bridge for a
nearby community of same name.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 39° 47.35′ N, 87° 20.117′ W. Marker is in Montezuma, Indiana, in Parke County. Marker is on Strawberry Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montezuma IN 47862, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Christmas (Noel) Dagenet (approx. 1.6 miles away); Montezuma Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Armiesburg (approx. 2 miles away); Wabash & Erie Canal (approx. 2 miles away); Oakland Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Hillsdale Steps (approx. 2.8 miles away); Hixon Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away); Mecca Bridge (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montezuma.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, January 16, 2021
2. Melcher Bridge Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 16, 2021
3. Melcher Bridge Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 16, 2021
4. Melcher Bridge Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 17, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
