Pejepscot in Topsham in Sagadahoc County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
Brunswick and Topsham, Maine - Erected 1892
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 14, 2024
1. Androscoggin Swinging Bridge Marker
One of the few remaining and active pedestrian suspension bridges constructed by the John A. Roebling's Sons Company (legendary designers and constructors of wire rope suspension bridges). Spanning the Androscoggin River, this bridge continues to play a vital role in the economic and cultural development of the towns of Brunswick and Topsham.
Presented by Maine Section ASCE - 2011
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 43° 55.096′ N, 69° 58.416′ W. Marker is in Topsham, Maine, in Sagadahoc County. It is in Pejepscot. It can be reached from the intersection of Bridge Street and Union Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Topsham ME 04086, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Midcoast Maine and in Greater Portland. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Le Petit Pont (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Androscoggin Swinging Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Fort Andross and Fort George (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Mighty Androscoggin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Founding of the Maine Medical Association (approx. half a
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Also see . . . Androscoggin Swinging Bridge (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 21, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 14, 2024
2. Androscoggin Swinging Bridge Marker
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 14, 2024
3. Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
