Havre de Grace in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Susquehanna River Crossing
Erected by Maryland Historic Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 39° 33.133′ N, 76° 5.51′ W. Marker is in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker is on N. Union Avenue. Marker is near the Amtrak (Pennsylvania RR) bridge across from The David Craig Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Havre de Grace MD 21078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Susquehanna Lower Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General Marquis De LaFayette (within shouting distance of this marker); American Legion Post No. 47 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Susquehanna Lower Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Matilda O'Neill Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Under Attack (about 300 feet away); Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Havre de Grace.
Regarding Susquehanna River Crossing. The PW&B bridge was partially destroyed by a tornado in 1866 and had to be rebuilt. The double decker bridge remained standing until 1943 when it was dismantled and the metal was used in the war effort.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 11, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on December 11, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5, 6. submitted on December 11, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.