Newtown Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Newtown Creek Bridge

Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024

1. Newtown Creek Bridge Marker

Inscription. This double stone arch bridge has served as a vital link for commerce since 1796

Newtown Joint Historic Commission

Erected by Newtown Joint Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 40° 13.674′ N, 74° 56.284′ W. Marker is in Newtown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Newtown Township. It is on West Centre Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 W Centre Ave, Newtown PA 18940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia.

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,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McMasters House (within shouting distance of this marker); The First National Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loyalist Raid of 1778 (about 400 feet away); Justices House (about 400 feet away); Newtown - County Seat (about 400 feet away); Twining Farm (about 400 feet away); February 9, 1778 (about 400 feet away); Bird in Hand (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newtown.

Also see . . . Newtown Creek Bridge - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.

The Newtown Creek Bridge is a handsome two span stone arch bridge which was originally built in 1796 and modified in 1875. Two date stones set in the parapet walls document the bridge's history. Although the bridge was altered in the late 19th century with changes to the parapet, the arch portion of the bridge retains high original integrity. As such, it is an important representative of 18th century bridge construction in Pennsylvania.

(Submitted on December 23, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

Newtown Creek Bridge Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024

2. Newtown Creek Bridge Marker - wide view

Newtown Creek Bridge Marker - the double arch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024

3. Newtown Creek Bridge Marker - the double arch

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.

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