Near Marathon in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Seven-Mile Historic Bridge
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 17, 2008
1. Seven-Mile Historic Bridge Marker
Constructed between 1908 & 1912 as a railway bridge. The bridge was modified in 1935 for the use of automobiles until 1982.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 24° 42.422′ N, 81° 7.456′ W. Marker is near Marathon, Florida, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 1 at milepost 73, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 1. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marathon FL 33050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stained Glass Windows of St. Columba Episcopal Church (approx. 3 miles away); Marathon: Heart of the Keys (approx. 3.2 miles away); Henry Morrison Flagler (approx. 3.2 miles away); Vaca Railroad Station (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Demise of the Overseas Railroad (approx. 3.2 miles away).
Regarding Seven-Mile Historic Bridge. Among the longest bridges in existence when it was built, it is one of the
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1. Seven Mile Bridge.
After the railroad was damaged by the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, the line was sold to the United States government, which refurbished Seven Mile Bridge for automobile use. Unsupported sections were added in 1935 to widen it for vehicular traffic. Dismantled trackage was recycled, painted white, and used as guardrails. It had a swing span to allow passage of boats in the Moser Channel of the Intracoastal Waterway, near where the bridge crosses Pigeon Key, a small island that held a work camp for Flagler's railroad. The current road bridge was constructed from 1978 to 1982.(Submitted on September 3, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Florida Keys: The Old Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon. Describes beauty and recreational opportunites of the Seven Mile Bridge today. It's a great place to walk or ride your bicycle. (Submitted on September 3, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 17, 2008
2. Seven-Mile Bridge Sign
Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, May 16, 2015
3. Seven-Mile Bridge
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 17, 2008
4. Seven-Mile Bridge Dedication Placard
Dedicated in recognition of the Honorable Florida State Representative Bernie C. Papy whose untiring efforts and dedicated service contributed greatly to the growth and development of the Florida Keys by 1983 Florida Legislature
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 17, 2008
5. Seven Mile Bridge
The old Seven Mile Bridge was replaced by the new US Overseas Highway 1 bridge, (adjacent), and is now used for recreational purposes only: walking, hiking, fishing and enjoying the natural beauty of the ocean.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 17, 2008
6. Seven-Mile Historic Bridge Cross Section
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 17, 2008
7. Seven-Mile Historic Bridge Cross Section
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on May 22, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. 4, 5. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 6, 7. submitted on December 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
