Croswell in Sanilac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Croswell's Swinging Bridge

Photographed by Joel S., September 21, 2015

1. Croswell's Swinging Bridge Marker

Inscription. This suspension footbridge over the Black River was built in 1905 using cables provided by Michigan Sugar Company. It was constructed to provide convenient access to the popular River Bend Park from the east and as a more direct route for workers to reach their jobs at the sawmill and sugar factory east of the River. Initially, the bridge consisted simply of two cables with boards attached. Two additional cables and fencing were added later to provide handrails and stabilize the bridge, significantly upgrading safety (although the name “Swinging Bridge” is still descriptive). For many years, a sign at the west entrance to the bridge admonished, “Love Ye One Another;” similarly, a sign at the east entrance reads, “Be Good To Your Mother-in-Law.” The Croswell Swinging Bridge has the distinction of being the longest suspension footbridge in Michigan.

Erected by Sanliac County Historical Society and Citizens First Savings Charitable Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks.

Location. 43° 16.543′ N, 82° 37.354′ W.

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Marker is in Croswell, Michigan, in Sanilac County. It can be reached from Maple Street 0.1 miles west of North Howard Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Croswell MI 48422, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Thumb

and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Trinity Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moore Public Library (approx. 4.6 miles away); Charles H. Moore Public Library (approx. 4.6 miles away); Sanilac County Sesquicentennial Celebration (approx. 4.6 miles away); Cadillac House (approx. 4.6 miles away); Old Town Hall and Masonic Temple (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Trinity Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Charles H. Moore & Albert E. Sleeper House

Croswell's Swinging Bridge Marker and Rebecca's & Goodfellows Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel S., September 21, 2015

2. Croswell's Swinging Bridge Marker and Rebecca's & Goodfellows Plaque

Plaque text: Thank you for the generous donation you gave on Dec. 18, 2006 for the repairs to Croswell’s Famous Swinging Bridge
The Oddfellows were the Original Builders of the Swinging Bridge
Croswell’s Parks & Recreation

(approx. 4.7 miles away).

Croswell's Swinging Bridge and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel S., September 21, 2015

3. Croswell's Swinging Bridge and Marker

Croswell's Swinging Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel S., September 21, 2015

4. Croswell's Swinging Bridge

Croswell's Swinging Bridge Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel S., September 21, 2015

5. Croswell's Swinging Bridge Sign

Directional sign at the northwest corner of Maple Street and North Howard Avenue.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 814 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 8, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.