Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Railroad Bridge
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
1. Railroad Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Railroad Bridge. . A bridge built by the Railroad in 1859 was the first to cross the Muskingum at Marietta so that passengers and freight could reach the train depot in Harmar. From 1837 to 1890, Harmar was a separate community and the arrival of the railroad in 1857 was of economic benefit. The covered bridge known locally as "the long brown caterpillar" was converted to tracks in 1871 and to iron trestles in 1880. The superstructure was replaced after the 1884 and 1913 floods. Closed in 1968, it is now owned by The Historic Harmar Bridge Company.
A bridge built by the Railroad in 1859 was the first to cross the Muskingum at Marietta so that passengers and freight could reach the train depot in Harmar. From 1837 to 1890, Harmar was a separate community and the arrival of the railroad in 1857 was of economic benefit. The covered bridge known locally as "the long brown caterpillar" was converted to tracks in 1871 and to iron trestles in 1880. The superstructure was replaced after the 1884 and 1913 floods. Closed in 1968, it is now owned by The Historic Harmar Bridge Company.
Erected by Marietta Kiwanis Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 39° 24.797′ N, 81° 27.497′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is on Putnam Bridge east of Gilman Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 521 Putnam Bridge, Marietta OH 45750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Harmar (here, next to this marker); Natural History (a few steps from this marker); Steamboat Era (a few steps from this marker); Offenberger & White, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
