Northeast Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
River Crossing
1700s – Smith’s Ferry
In the 1700s before bridges were built here, Smith's ferry took people across the river in this area. The ferry was basically a wooden raft with two low sides. Using long poles, men would push the ferry and its passengers, including carts, wagons and horses, across the river.
1800s – Hinton’s Bridge
In the early 1800s, Hinton's Bridge was built over the Neuse River in this area. This wooden bridge provided a crossing for Tarborough Road, a dirt road that traveled from Hillsborough to Raleigh to points east towards Tarboro.
1900s – Iron Bridge
In the early 1900s, the original wooden bridge was replaced with an iron bridge. "There a modern iron bridge spans the Neuse, and the quiet is broken by… the occasional passing of an automobile (Hinton 1903)." Two piers that once supported the iron bridge are still standing at the river's edge not far from here. (photo right)
River Crossing Today
The main river crossing in this area today is the US 64 bridge about one-half mile downstream. Pedestrians and bicyclists can use the greenway trail bridge less than 1,000 feet downstream.
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MacRae-Brazier 1833
Piers from 1900s iron bridge still standing by the river today. Approximately ten feet high by three feet wide, the piers were constructed of uncut stone and concrete mortar.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.
Location. 35° 48.1′ N, 78° 32.35′ W. Marker is in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. It is in Northeast Raleigh. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Allen Drive and Raleigh Beach Road. Located on the Neuse River Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Raleigh NC 27610, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Milburnie Dam (approx. 0.2 miles away); Livestock Barn (approx. 2.8 miles away); Carriage House (approx. 2.9 miles away); In the Field (approx. 2.9 miles away); Plank Kitchen (approx. 2.9 miles away); Cotton Gin House (approx. 2.9 miles away); I-440 (approx. 2.9 miles away); Tenant House (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raleigh.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.