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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 7 miles of this marker

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, measured as the crow flies: Site of Clifton Mill (approx. ¼ mile away); Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin (approx. 1.4 miles away); Site of Clifton Lutheran College (approx. 1.4 miles away); Joseph Olson Family Cabin (approx. 1.4 miles away); Clifton College Administration Building (approx. 1.4 miles away); Election Oak (approx. 4.8 miles away); Gary Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away); Our Savior's Lutheran Church (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

Also see . . . The Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge. Bosque County Historical Commission (Submitted on October 1, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

2. The Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge and Marker

The front of the Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

3. The front of the Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge

The view of the new bridge and the Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge image. Click for full size.

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 543 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.