Kennebunk in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Bridge changes as town evolves
Photographed by Thomas Smith, September 30, 2024
1. Bridge changes as Town Evolves Marker
Over a hundred years ago, it would have been unthinkable to build a bridge that could not open for tall ships. The local economy relied heavily on shipbuilding and the maritime trades.
Many types of bridges have crossed the Kennebunk River here. Damage from spring flood, ice, and strong tides, led to replacing wood pilings with granite bridge abutments, and replacing timber with more durable steel and concrete beans.
The Coast Guard closed the river to upstream navigation in 1988 and the era of the drawbridge and swing bridge drew to a close.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 43° 21.653′ N, 70° 28.722′ W. Marker is in Kennebunk, Maine, in York County. It is on Dock Square south of Ocean Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the bridge over the Kennebunk River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kennebunk ME 04043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Shipbuilding along the Kennebunk River (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennebunk River Drawbridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vatican Pavilion Sculpture (approx. 0.4 miles away); Anchor to Windward Monument (approx. 1.4 miles away); Our President George H. W. Bush (approx. 1.4 miles away); The McCulloch House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Hugh McCulloch Home / La demeure Hugh McCulloch (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kennebunk.
Photographed by Thomas Smith, September 30, 2024
2. Bridge changes as Town Evolves Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on October 21, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
