Staats Mill Bridge
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Raised in 1867 by order of Jackson County Court under presidency of George W. Shinn. Local builder H. T. Hartley erected the wooden super-structure at a cost of $904. Stone abutments were built by Quincy and Grim, local masons, at a cost of $710. Approaches prepared by Enoch Staats for $110. Length is 86 feet between abutments.
Nearby mill of Enoch Staats gave bridge its name.
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