Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Donald Road Bridge At South Hickory Creek
Denton County Historic Landmark
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 5, 2021
1. Donald Road Bridge At South Hickory Creek Marker
This 1903 bridge crossed South Hickory Creek at Donald Road in northwest Denton County. Possibly manufactured by the George E. King Bridge Co., this 59-foot modified single-panel Warren truss steel bridge is a fine example of surviving pony truss bridges that were popular at the time. It served the wheat belt of western Denton County, providing access to the mills and railroad at Krum. Communities served by the bridge included Stony and Plainview. Removed from service in 2006, the bridge was relocated to the Denton County Administrative Complex in 2012.
Erected 2012 by Denton County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 33° 12.189′ N, 97° 5.344′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. It can be reached from Kimberly Drive north of Karina Street, on the left when traveling north. Parking is available at the Denton County Public Health Building to view this marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 535 S Loop 288, Denton TX 76201,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gregory Road Bridge at Duck Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 2 miles away); Frederick Douglas Moore (approx. 2 miles away); Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away); St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Frederick Douglas Moore (approx. 2.2 miles away); Quakertown (approx. 2½ miles away); Beulah A. Harriss (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denton.
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 5, 2021
2. Donald Road Bridge At South Hickory Creek and Marker
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 5, 2021
3. Donald Road Bridge At South Hickory Creek
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
