Brownsville in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The First Cast Iron Bridge

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

1. The First Cast Iron Bridge Marker

Inscription. The first cast iron bridge built in the United States, was built in 1836-1839 over Dunlap's Creek at this point.

Erected 1923 by Colonel Andrew Lynn Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution of Pennsylvania.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the The Historic National Road series lists.

Location. 40° 1.276′ N, 79° 53.282′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is on Market Street east of Bank Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brownsville PA 15417, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dunlap’s Creek Bridge (here, next to this marker); Brownsville - Route 40 Bridge (here, next to this marker); Steamboat Enterprise/Boatbuilding Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Brownsville Military Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

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is affixed to the bridge's railing, facing the street.

Also see . . . The National Road: Brownsville — Dunlap's Creek Bridge. On the GribbleNation website. (Submitted on April 15, 2006.)

Dunlap's Creek Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

2. Dunlap's Creek Bridge

Most of the bridge is obstructed by building foundations.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

3. Dunlap's Creek Bridge

Dunlap's Creek Bridge From Below, 1983 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Wikipedia

4. Dunlap's Creek Bridge From Below, 1983

1983 Photo by Jet Lowe

Photographed By Thomas B. Searight, circa 1894

5. Iron Bridge

From: Thomas Brownfield Searight, The Old Pike : a history of the National Road, with incidents, accidents, and anecdotes thereon 1894, p. 95.

The Bridge and its Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

6. The Bridge and its Markers

First Cast Iron Bridge Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 30, 2022

7. First Cast Iron Bridge Mural

Painted on a building at the intersection of Market Street and Brownsville Avenue.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6,395 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on October 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on April 15, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 7. submitted on June 30, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.