Milton in Cabell County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Mud River Covered Bridge
By Don Morfe, April 14, 2014
1. Mud River Covered Bridge Marker
Erected in 1875 by order of the Cabell Co. Court. The contract was awarded to R.H. Baker, the local postmaster. This design was developed by bridge engineer William Howe in 1840. Length is 112 feet.Erected 2008 by West Virginia Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges 🌉, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists.
Location. 38° 25.65′ N, 82° 8.046′ W. Marker is in Milton, West Virginia, in Cabell County. Marker is on James River Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milton WV 25541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harshbarger Corner (approx. half a mile away); The Bryan Family (approx. 5.1 miles away); Woody Williams Bridge (approx. 8.6 miles away); Old Toll House (approx. 8.7 miles away); Battle of Barboursville (approx. 8.7 miles
By Don Morfe, April 14, 2014
2. Mud River Covered Bridge Marker
By Don Morfe, April 14, 2014
3. Mud River Covered Bridge Front View
By Don Morfe, April 14, 2014
4. Mud River Covered Bridge Side View
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 13, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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