Susquehanna Township near Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Rockville Bridge
The current Rockville Bridge was constructed in 1902 and is the longest stone arch railroad bridge in the world. Heralded at the time as "one of the seven wonders of the world," this bridge was the major United States artery for transporting goods and people to the western expanse of the country. It is the third railroad bridge on this location.
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Forming of bridge arches.
"Rockville Bridge, Rails Across the Susquehanna"
Dan Cupper 2002, Withers Publishing
Bridge piers under construction.
"Rockville Bridge, Rails Across the Susquehanna"
Dan Cupper 2002, Withers Publishing
New bridge replaces old bridge.
"Rockville Bridge, Rails Across the Susquehanna"
Dan Cupper 2002, Withers Publishing
Erected by Dauphin County Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 40° 20.376′ N, 76° 54.49′ W. Marker is near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. It is in Susquehanna Township. It is on North Front Street 0.3 miles north of Roberts Valley Road
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Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and in the Susquehanna Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Heckton Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rockville Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Native Americans (about 600 feet away); Fort Hunter (approx. 0.2 miles away); Simon Girty (17411818) (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Slavery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pennsylvania Slavery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Slavery at Fort Hunter (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 3, 2024
2. The Rockville Bridge Marker
The namesake bridge can be seen in the distance.
Photographed by Don Morfe, July 6, 2015
3. Rockville Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.
