Hudson in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
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Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Bridge
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 22, 2018
1. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Marker
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway organized on May 27, 1869. The railroad's main line linked Buffalo, New York, with Chicago. The railroad played a vital role in transporting not only passengers, but also the materials that fed the nation's burgeoning industries. Between 1873 and 1898, the L.S. & M.S. handled over 6 million tons of coal and 15 million tons of ore. The railway merged with the New York Central in 1914.
This bridge, built in 1871-72 of sandstone from
Berea, Ohio, crosses Bean Creek on the main line of
the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway.
The span of the arch measures 60 feet. By 1892
of 223 bridges over 1413 miles of track along the
line, only 22 were built of stone. Stone arch
bridges are rare in Michigan. This bridge and
one near Adrian are the state's oldest examples.
The bridge was removed from rail service in 1962.
Erected 2006 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1142.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission
this page online
Location. 41° 51.32′ N, 84° 21.089′ W. Marker is in Hudson, Michigan, in Lenawee County. It is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is a few feet north of Main Street along the Bean Creek path. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hudson MI 49247, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pioneer Memorial Bridge Legend (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Town Clock (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Patriots Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Coach Chris Luma (approx. half a mile away); Coach Tom Saylor (approx. half a mile away); Original Press Box Block (approx. half a mile away); "The Streak" (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 22, 2018
2. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Bridge Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 22, 2018
3. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway / Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Bridge Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 22, 2018
4. A view of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 720 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 26, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
