Reed Township near Duncannon in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clark's Ferry Bridge Company
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
1. Clark's Ferry Bridge Company Marker
Christian W. Lynch - Vice-president
William Wills - Secretary
Patrick F. Duncan - Treasurer
Frank M. Masters - Chief Engineer
Ralph Modjeski - Consulting Engineer
Paul P. Cret - Consulting Architect
The Vang Const. Co. - Contractors
(Around relief artwork of the original bridge)
The original structure at this location
built 1828-29 replaced 1924-25
Constructed and operated as a public utility in accordance
with the laws of the commonwealth and dedicated to the
people for their convenience and use.
The earliest means of transportation over the Susquehanna River near this location was a ferry owned and operated by Robert Clark, a pioneer. In 1828-29 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania replaced the ferry with a dam and a highway Toll Bridge supporting a towing-path which was constructed and operated as a part of the State's canal system, for the purpose of transporting canal boats across the river.
In 1857 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania sold its entire canal system to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, which company in 1867 organized and transferred this property to the Pennsylvania Canal Company which was operated as a part of the Pennsylvania Railroad Transportation System.
In 1915 the Pennsylvania Canal Company
this page online
In 1924-25, to meet the increasing demands of motor vehicular traffic, the Clark's Ferry Bridge Company replaced the original structure with the bridge.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges, and the Pennsylvania Canal series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 40° 24.136′ N, 77° 0.661′ W. Marker is near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Reed Township. It is at the intersection of William Penn Highway (U.S. 22/322) and County Road 849, on the right when traveling south on William Penn Highway. Located on the northern end of the Clark's Ferry Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Newport Rd, Duncannon PA 17020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The 7 Clarks Ferry Bridges (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Junction of four Canal Branches (about 400 feet away); Crossings of the Juniata River (about 400 feet away); Pennsylvania Canal (approx. half a mile away); Lightning Guider Sleds
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
2. Clark's Ferry Bridge Company Marker
More about this marker. The marker is located in a portion of Dauphin County on the west bank of the Susquehanna River.
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
3. Looking Across the Bridge Today
To the right, a line of rough water may indicate the remains of the old dam.
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
4. Clark's Ferry Bridge
Looking from a point downriver at Duncannon at the bridge spanning the Susquehanna River.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,983 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
