Near Mount Jewett in McKean County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kinzua Viaduct
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012
1. Kinzua Viaduct (Rededicated) Marker
This marker was rededicated after an F1 tornado destroyed the previous viaduct
Erected 2011 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 41° 45.56′ N, 78° 35.215′ W. Marker is near Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania, in McKean County. It can be reached from Pennsylvania Route 3011 half a mile east of U.S. 6. East on Lindholm road about one-half mile off US Highway 6. Just east of Mount Jewett. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Jewett
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Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania and specifically in the Pennsylvania Wilds. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern 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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Spanning History (within shouting distance of this marker); Sites to See (within shouting distance of this marker); Kinzua Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commerce to Collapse (about 300 feet away); Forces of Nature (about 400 feet away); Nebo Lutheran Chapel and Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); Great Events in Smethport History (approx. 7.9 miles away); a different marker also named Great Events in Smethport History (approx. 7.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2004
2. Previous Kinzua Viaduct Marker
Previous inscription
Originally built 1882 for a branch of the Erie Railroad to ship coal northward. It was the world's highest and longest rail viaduct. Rebuilt 1900 to carry heavier loads, it was in service until 1959. Kinzua Bridge State Park was created here, 1963.
Originally built 1882 for a branch of the Erie Railroad to ship coal northward. It was the world's highest and longest rail viaduct. Rebuilt 1900 to carry heavier loads, it was in service until 1959. Kinzua Bridge State Park was created here, 1963.
More about this marker. Marker located inside Kinzua Bridge State Park.
Regarding Kinzua Viaduct. Kinzua Bridge spanning Kinzua Creek, original bridge built in 1882, subsequent bridge built in 1900 and destroyed in 2003 by a tornado. At the time it was built, the original (c. 1882) Kinzua Bridge was the highest, at 301 feet (92 m), and longest, at 2,053 feet (626 m), railway bridge in the world, given the distinction of being listed as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark (the listing was in 1977). The Erie Railroad company originally owned and operated the bridge.
Also see . . .
1. Kinzua Viaduct - Behind the Marker. Explorepahistory.com (Submitted on September 4, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. MarkerQuest - Kinzua Viaduct. More information about the history of Kinzua Viaduct and Kinzua Bridge State Park. (Submitted on July 1, 2020, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Additional keywords. tornado
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner
3. Previous Kinzua Viaduct Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012
4. Kinzua Viaduct Marker
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, June 29, 2017
5. Kinzua Viaduct Marker & Visitor Center
Marker is pictured between the right end of the building and the tail of the parked red car.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2004
6. Kinzua Viaduct
One year after the Kinzua Bridge was destroyed by a tornado.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2004
7. Kinzua Viaduct Marker
One year after the Kinzua Bridge was destroyed by a tornado.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2004
8. Kinzua Viaduct Bridge
One year after the Kinzua Bridge was destroyed by a tornado.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2004
9. Kinzua Viaduct Marker
One year after the Kinzua Bridge was destroyed by a tornado.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2004
10. Kinzua Viaduct Marker
One year after the Kinzua Bridge was destroyed by a tornado.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 25, 2004
11. Kinzua Viaduct Marker
One year after the Kinzua Bridge was destroyed by a tornado.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012
12. Kinzua Viaduct Skywalk
Right side view of skywalk.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012
13. Kinzua Viaduct Skywalk
Visitors are able to look down through the trestle at the end of the skywalk.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012
14. Kinzua Viaduct Skywalk
Looking down through trestle of remaining viaduct
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 31, 2012
15. Kinzua Viaduct
Remaining destroyed trestle of former viaduct
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,488 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on July 2, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on January 5, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
