Fremont in Sullivan County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hankins Stone Arch Bridge

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 7, 2023

1. Hankins Stone Arch Bridge Marker

Inscription. The Hankins Stone Arch Bridge was built of local stone by Wallace LaValley in 1892. (A sister bridge in Basket was destroyed in a flood.) The bridge provided a crossing of Hankins Creek for through travelers prior to the building of the current State Route 97. The arch design provided strength to the span, enabling it to remain in place for over 100 years. In 1999, the bridge was restored to its original form.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 41° 48.998′ N, 75° 5.492′ W. Marker is in Fremont, New York, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 94 and Makela Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 94. Marker is in the hamlet of Hankin. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fremont Center NY 12736, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hankins Creek Stone Arch Bridge (here, next to this marker); Hankins (approx. 0.3 miles away); Philip F. Gottschalk (approx. 0.3 miles away); Riverside Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); Honor Roll of Long Eddy (approx. 2.8 miles away); Long Eddy Ferries (approx. 3.2 miles away); Railroads in Long Eddy (approx. 3.2 miles away); Long Eddy's Pastime (approx. 3.2 miles away).

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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 7, 2023

2. Hankins Stone Arch Bridge Marker

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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 7, 2023

3. Hankins Stone Arch Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.