Pawhuska in Osage County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

The Swinging Bridge

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2025

1. The Swinging Bridge Marker

Inscription. Pawhuska's venerable landmark that's thrilled and terrified every creek crosser since the early days of Pawhuska. In its original use, the swinging bridge was the only way people could get across the creek into Pawhuska.

Kids love it! Those having issues with heights can watch from one end while stirring their courage. It's safe with high side rails and still has its original bounce and swing when occupied.

The foot bridge was designed City Engineer J.M. Buckley. The bridge was built in 1926, and refurbished in 1970. The efforts are currently being made to improve the grounds, and the park adjacent to the bridge.

You're standing a couple blocks south of downtown where Kihekah curves at Bird Creek. Where First Baptist Church South sits across the street from the north entrance to the Swinging Bridge.

Do Not Swing Bridge Maximum Limit 25 People at one time

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 36° 39.558′ N, 96° 20.464′ W. Marker is in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, in Osage County. It is at the intersection of Kihekah

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Avenue and E 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Kihekah Avenue. The marker is located along the north side of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 Kihekah Ave, Pawhuska OK 74056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Osage Nation

and in Greater Tulsa.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the First Osage Agency Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Blacksmith Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); "Osage in the Enemy Camp" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vernon Whiting (approx. half a mile away); An Answer To Prayer (approx. half a mile away); Restoring the Whiting Apartments (approx. half a mile away); "Million Dollar Elm" (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2025

2. The Swinging Bridge Marker

The view of the north entrance to the bridge.

0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pawhuska.

The Swinging Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2025

3. The Swinging Bridge

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2025

4. The Swinging Bridge Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2025

5. The Swinging Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.