Clifton in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge
Photographed By James Hulse, September 26, 2023
1. Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge. . Built in 1884 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, at a cost of $6,465, this bridge spans 150 feet across the north Bosque River. This type of bridge, called a Whipple Truss, was named for its designer. One of the few remaining Whipple Truss bridges in the state, it opened up travel routes from the south and west to the north and east. Withstanding many floods, the bridge provided an important transportation connection for Bosque County residents from 1884 to 1941 when traffic was routed west of the Bosque River to the newly constructed Highway 6.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996
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Built in 1884 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, at a cost of $6,465, this bridge spans 150 feet across the north Bosque River. This type of bridge, called a Whipple Truss, was named for its designer. One of the few remaining Whipple Truss bridges in the state, it opened up travel routes from the south and west to the north and east. Withstanding many floods, the bridge provided an important transportation connection for Bosque County residents from 1884 to 1941 when traffic was routed west of the Bosque River to the newly constructed Highway 6.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 920.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 31° 47.563′ N, 97° 34.375′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Texas, in Bosque County. Marker is at the intersection of Bosque County Road and County Highway 3112, on the right when traveling east on Bosque County Road. The marker is located southeastern side of the bridge by the highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clifton TX 76634, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
Also see . . . The Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge. Bosque County Historical Commission (Submitted on October 1, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 26, 2023
2. The Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, September 26, 2023
3. The front of the Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge
Photographed By James Hulse, September 26, 2023
4. The view of the new bridge and the Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
