Inscription
When this structure was built, a unique contribution to history was made. It is claimed to be only river bridge in the world which begins and ends in the same county (McLean), spans two rivers (Green and Rough), and crosses another county (Ohio), a small point of which lies between the rivers. It is 1,350 feet long.
Dedication of the bridge held Nov. 13, 1940.
Location
Sources
More markers in McLean
Charles Hansford
Old Calhoun-Owensboro Rd., KY
A privateer in Virginia's Navy during the American Revolution, Hansford sailed off eastern coast of U.S., West Indies, and Spain.
William Worthington (1761-1848)
Island, KY
This early settler owned large tract of "Island" territory, cut off during times of high water.
Rumsey
Founded in 1834. Named for James Rumsey, steam navigation pioneer, at request of his nephew Edward Rumsey, US Congressman from this area,...
Corp. James Bethel Gresham Memorial Bridge
KY 81, KY
Erected, 1928, honoring the first American killed in action in World War I on Nov. 3, 1917, at Battle of Sommerviller.
County Named
Calhoun, KY
For Judge Alney McLean, lawyer and politician.
