Merrill in Lincoln County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Three Arch Stone Bridge

Photographed by Keith L, June 3, 2023

1. Three Arch Stone Bridge Marker

Inscription. This bridge was constructed in 1904 to replace a wooden - truss bridge and is a rare surviving example of a stone - arch bridge in Wisconsin. Plans for the new bridge were drawn up by city engineer Charles V. Sheldon. The current bridge features three broad arches and was constructed by Fred Hesterman. Granite for the structure is believed to have been quarried north of the city. The Merrill Advocate of August 2, 1904 proudly noted: "The work (is) beautiful in symmetry and grace, a delight to every citizen of Merrill."

This bridge was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1996.

Erected 2001 by the Wisconsin Historical Society and the City of Merrill. (Marker Number 471.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1864.

Location. 45° 10.744′ N, 89° 42.183′ W. Marker is in Merrill, Wisconsin, in Lincoln County. It is on West 1st Street (State Highway 64) east of Grand Avenue (State Highway 107), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Merrill WI 54452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: T.B. Scott Free Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Merrill Post Office (approx. half a mile away); Merrill City Hall (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lincoln County Courthouse (approx. 0.9 miles away); Our Story (approx. 1.8 miles away); Pere Rene Menard (approx. 6.4 miles away); Pomeranian Settlement in Marathon County (approx. 8.3 miles away); Pomeranian Settlement (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Merrill.

Photographed by Keith L, June 3, 2023

2. Three Arch Stone Bridge Marker

Two-sided marker with duplicate text.

Photographed by Keith L, June 3, 2023

3. Three Arch Stone Bridge Marker

Photographed by Keith L, June 8, 2008

4. Three Arch Stone Bridge Marker

Three Arch Stone Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, June 8, 2008

5. Three Arch Stone Bridge

Photographed by Keith L, June 8, 2008

6. Three Arch Stone Bridge

Three Arch Stone Bridge looking west image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gary Sonnenberg, May 22, 2023

7. Three Arch Stone Bridge looking west

Photographed by Keith L, July 21, 2010

8. Three Arch Stone Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,858 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2023, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 27, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 7. submitted on May 25, 2023, by Gary Sonnenberg of Waukesha, Wisconsin. 8. submitted on July 22, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.