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Rusk Footbridge

Rusk, Cherokee County

Marker Text

(546 feet long; 4 feet wide) First built 1861 as the means for residents east of valley to get to town during rainy seasons. Rebuilt in 1889 by T. H. Barnes, engineer building New Birmingham (now ghost town, to the east). Maintained by city of Rusk until 1950. Restored 1969 on plans by Barnes.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description end of 5th and Lone Oak in Rusk
Marker # 6849
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code bridges
Latitude, Longitude 31.795466, -95.147952

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