Hastings in Dakota County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Spiral Bridge
1895 1951
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
1. Spiral Bridge Marker
remains of the unique
bridge that once spanned
this river.
1982
Erected 1982 by the Historical Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.
Location. 44° 44.736′ N, 92° 51.068′ W. Marker is in Hastings, Minnesota, in Dakota County. It can be reached from Sibley Street north of East 2nd Street (Main Street) when traveling north. Marker is in Veterans Memorial Levee Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hastings MN 55033, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: American Legion Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi (within shouting distance of this marker); Hastings Spiral Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Develops (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Levee (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hastings Grows (about 300 feet away); Finch Building (about 400 feet away); The Pringle Hardware Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 21, 2024
2. Spiral Bridge Marker
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
3. Spiral Bridge Marker
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
4. Spiral Bridge Marker
Photographed by Keith L, July 22, 2011
5. Spiral Bridge Marker and Footing
Photographed by Keith L, October 24, 2011
6. Spiral Bridge Marker and Footing
Photographed by Keith L, October 24, 2011
7. Spiral Bridge Marker and Footing
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 995 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on March 22, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
