The James Rumsey Bridge
Inscription
Named in honor of the inventor, James Rumsey, who made successful public demonstrations of his steamboat on the Potomac River here on December 3 and 11, 1787. Opened and dedicated on July 15, 1939.
Location
AddressWV 480 at the West Virginia/Virginia border
CityRanson corporation
CountyJefferson
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.310280, -77.854330
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