Near Norwich in Muskingum County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Zane’s Trace Bridge

Warrern Riveted Pony Truss Bridge

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 25, 2014

1. Zane’s Trace Bridge Marker

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Inscription. (original medallion- The Mt. Vernon Bridge Co, Mt. Vernon Ohio 1909) Warrern Riveted Pony Truss Bridge erected along the Zane Trace over Salt Creek Moved to National Road Zane Grey Museum in 2000

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 39° 58.524′ N, 81° 49.366′ W. Marker is near Norwich, Ohio, in Muskingum County. Marker can be reached from East Pike National Road (U.S. 40) near Zane Grey Road (County Route 199). Marker is beside the bridge, in the parking lot of the National Road – Zane Grey Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norwich OH 43767, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Warren Pony Truss Bridge (here, next to this marker); Mile Markers (a few steps from this marker); The Historic National Road in Ohio (a few steps from this marker); The Historic National Road (a few steps from this marker); Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Motels (about 500 feet away); Norwich (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Ralph Hardesty Stone House (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 25, 2014

2. Zane’s Trace Bridge Marker

full view of marker with bridge

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 25, 2014

3. Zane’s Trace Bridge Marker

the bridge, with the marker visible at far right, in background

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 25, 2014

4. Zane’s Trace Bridge Marker

the bridge, the marker, and two other markers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 9, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.