University Park in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Morrison Iron Bridge
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 22, 2021
1. Morrison Iron Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Morrison Iron Bridge. . , Columbia Bridge Works founder, David H. Morrison, was Dayton's city engineer. Considered the father of Dayton's public works, he significantly improved the city's infrastructure.
Most of this bridge's fabrication took place at the Columbia Bridge Works' shop in Dayton. The pieces were then assembled on site with the help of neighboring farmers, who would ultimately benefit from it by connecting them to the markets in the nearby villages. The bridge was also an important link to the social, religious and educational activities in the area.
Although better than an all-wood bridge, the iron bridge's wooden floors posed problems. Wagons, and later automobiles, made a terrific noise when crossing and neighbors would often have to fasten loose boards back into place.
Built in 1881 in Dayton and assembled over Tom's Run on Gratis Road near Farmersville, Ohio.
Columbia Bridge Works founder, David H. Morrison, was
Dayton's city engineer. Considered the father of Dayton's
public works, he significantly improved the city's infrastructure.
Most of this bridge's fabrication took place at the Columbia Bridge Works' shop
in Dayton. The pieces were then assembled on site with the help of neighboring
farmers, who would ultimately benefit from it by connecting them to the
markets in the nearby villages. The bridge was also an important link to the
social, religious and educational activities in the area.
Although better than an all-wood bridge, the iron bridge's wooden floors posed
problems. Wagons, and later automobiles, made a terrific noise when crossing
and neighbors would often have to fasten loose boards back into place.
Built in 1881 in Dayton and assembled over Tom's Run on
Gratis Road near Farmersville, Ohio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 39° 43.717′ N, 84° 12.202′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in University Park. Marker can be reached from Carillon Boulevard, 0.3 miles west of Patterson Boulevard, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Carillon Blvd, Dayton OH 45409, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
