Lewes in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Historic Lewes Canal Railroad Swing Bridge

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 10, 2024

1. The Historic Lewes Canal Railroad Swing Bridge Marker

Inscription. A rare example of a hand-cranked, bobtail swing bridge. Built in 1916 by the Pennsylvania RR, it remained in service until 2017. It was moved to this site in February 2022.

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The bridge and grounds are maintained by the Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association.

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These organizations helped save the bridge:
Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Assoc.
DelDOT
The City of Lewes
T.Y. Lin International
R.E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc.
Digging & Rigging, Inc.

Erected 2022 by Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 38° 46.613′ N, 75° 7.789′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. It can be reached from American Legion Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 American Legion Rd, Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Delaware’s Beaches.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and

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on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Fort Miles Connection (here, next to this marker); Lewes Railroad Swing Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Lewes Station (a few steps from this marker); Middle East Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mayor Otis Smith (approx. 0.3 miles away); Menhaden Fisheries (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lighthouses (approx. 0.3 miles away); Over Calm Waters (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

Also see . . .
1. Video of the Bridge Being Turned. (Submitted on April 10, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
2. Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association Website. (Submitted on April 10, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

The Historic Lewes Canal Railroad Swing Bridge Marker Second Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 10, 2024

2. The Historic Lewes Canal Railroad Swing Bridge Marker Second Panel

The Historic Lewes Canal Railroad Swing Bridge Marker Third Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 10, 2024

3. The Historic Lewes Canal Railroad Swing Bridge Marker Third Panel

The Historic Lewes Canal Railroad Swing Bridge Marker Fourth Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 10, 2024

4. The Historic Lewes Canal Railroad Swing Bridge Marker Fourth Panel

The Historic Lewes Canal Railroad Swing Bridge wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 10, 2024

5. The Historic Lewes Canal Railroad Swing Bridge wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 10, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.