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Americana #10 - A War Didn't Stop This 1822 Bridge - Still Working

By Karen Kruschka

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executives

August 25, 2012 06:42 AM

This 1822 railroad bridge in Nokesville spans what is now the Norfolk and Southern Railway tracks. During the Civil War era it was the Orange and Alexandria Railroad and was coveted by both the Confederate and Union forces. The two battles at Manassas and the later one at Bristoe Station were waged with the Aden Road bridge in the middle of it all.

When the 1863 Bristoe Station battle was over the victorious Union forces had to rebuild the railroad, but I am unaware if that included repairs to the bridge. As you can see, it is alive, well and still actively employed at 190 years of age.

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Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Karen you could say this bridge has stood the test of time. Speaking of bridges the Tapan Zee will have to be replaced.

Aug 25, 2012 09:36 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Karen I love these old Bridges. They were also the inspiration of Erector sets. I build quite a few of them though they never quite looked as good as the originals. :-)

Aug 25, 2012 03:10 PM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Karen, I really like this series that you're putting together! Have a great Sunday!

Aug 25, 2012 05:42 PM

Carolyn Roland- In Delaware and S. Chester County PA

Independent architectural histor'n - Wilmington, DE

Carolyn Roland, GRI, CRS

The Norfolk and Southern also goes through Delaware, but I don't think we have any iron bridges as old as your VA bridge. I know the first iron bridge in England dates from the 1780's.

Aug 25, 2012 11:38 PM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Jennifer We always enjoyed the Tappan Zee - hope they do it as well as the original

Aug 26, 2012 07:30 AM

William I never thought of that - my brothers had Erector sets

Aug 26, 2012 07:34 AM

Tony Thank you - there are many more to come

Aug 26, 2012 07:36 AM

Carolyn I don't know of any similar bridges in my area

Aug 26, 2012 07:42 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Karen, that is amazing that the same bridge is still in use. Last year, our annual area civil war reenactment reenacted the Battle of Manassas, now when someone mentions the battle, I'm tickled to think that I actually know what they are talking about! :-)

Aug 28, 2012 10:37 AM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Karen,

Perhaps the bridge was so valuable to ech side that it survived that way. :)

Steve

Aug 29, 2012 03:08 PM

Silvia If you come north to DC you can see the site - it is awesome

Aug 30, 2012 04:19 AM

Steve You may well have hit the nail on the head :)

Aug 30, 2012 04:21 AM

Congratulations. Your post is now featured in the group "Americana." :)

Aug 30, 2012 03:46 PM

Steve I really appreciate it - tgank you

Aug 30, 2012 11:45 PM

Americana #10 - A War Didn't Stop This 1822 Bridge - Still Working

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