Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Powder Creek Bridge

Jefferson Highway Historic Site

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

1. Powder Creek Bridge Marker

Inscription. In the late 1800's, most bridges in Texas only supported wagon traffic. As automobile use became more abundant and the Good Roads Movement gained momentum, the need for better bridges became apparent. The beginning of the 20th century ushered in innovative and creative bridge architecture. In 1921, the bridge was updated from a wagon bridge to a reinforced concrete structure. The price tag for the first bridge of this sort in Bonham was $8,100.00.

Jefferson Highway
New Orleans - Winnipeg

Erected by Bonham Visitor & Information Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Jefferson Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 33° 34.386′ N, 96° 10.769′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. It is on North Main Street 0.1 miles south of West 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located along the street at the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 N Main St, Bonham TX 75418, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bonham Cotton Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas and Pacific Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonham Daily Favorite (approx. ¼ mile away); Dr. Penwell's Ordeal (approx. ¼ mile away); Hotel Alexander (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Home of Pioneer Banker A.B. Scarborough (approx. ¼ mile away); John Wesley Hardin (approx. 0.3 miles away); First National Bank (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.

The Powder Creek Bridge and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

2. The Powder Creek Bridge and Marker

The Powder Creek Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023

3. The Powder Creek Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.