Capon Lake in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge

Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 29, 2016

1. Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge Marker

Inscription. First erected in 1874 as a two span bridge on US Route 50 near Romney, one span was moved here in 1938 and re-erected on a new foundation. the 17' wide by 176' long bridge is a Whipple-Murphy Truss. The state’s oldest extant metal truss, the bridge is one of only a few of its type in WV. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Erected 2012 by West Virginia Division of Highways, West Virginia Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 39° 9.533′ N, 78° 32.093′ W. Marker is in Capon Lake, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. Marker is at the intersection of Carpers Pike (West Virginia Route 259) and Capon Springs Road (Local Route 16), on the left when traveling south on Carpers Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wardensville WV 26851, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Capon Springs (here, next to this marker); West Virginia (Hardy County) / Virginia (approx. 5.2 miles away); Wardensville (approx. 6.3 miles away); a different marker

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also named Wardensville (approx. 6.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.3 miles away); Son of Man (approx. 6.7 miles away); Oriskany Sand (approx. 7½ miles away); Frederick County / Shenandoah County (approx. 7.9 miles away in Virginia).

Regarding Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge. The Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge spans the Cacapon River.

Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge and Capon Springs Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 29, 2016

2. Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge and Capon Springs Markers

Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 29, 2016

3. Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.