Point Pleasant in Mason County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Site of Silver Bridge Collapse
Photographed by Nate Davidson, March 25, 2006
1. Site of Silver Bridge Collapse Marker
Silver Bridge Collapse
when 46 lives were lost
Dec. 15, 1967
Mayor
John C. Musgrave
City Clerk
Patty Burdette
City Council
Jack L. Fowler Harry N. Rhodes
Russell V. Holland Leonard F. Riffle
Howard Lee Miller Delvin J. Simms
Dave Reynolds Wallace Smith, Jr.
Howard Price Everett Grimm
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1749.
Location. 38° 50.667′ N, 82° 8.299′ W. Marker is in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Point Pleasant WV 25550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: West Virginia (Mason County) / Ohio (a few steps from this marker); Point Pleasant (a few steps from this marker); Silver Bridge Collapse (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 207 Sixth Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Corner of Sixth and Main Street (within shouting
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Photographed by Nate Davidson, March 25, 2006
2. Site of Silver Bridge Collapse
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 29, 2023
3. Site of Silver Bridge Collapse Marker
A West Virginia historical marker was added to the location in 2006.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,841 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. 3. submitted on October 9, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
