Abandoned Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

Zorger Road Bridge, Lumber City, Pennsylvania

This abandoned bridge was constructed in 1885 as a railroad bridge for the New York Central Railroad line that served as a logging railroad for towns like New Millport and Kerrmoor. It was converted o…[View More]

Abandoned Fredericktown, Kentucky Bridge

Abandoned in the early 2000s, this steel truss bridge built in 1909 sits on stone bridge abutments originally constructed for a double barrel covered bridge that once sat at this location. I wasn̵…[View More]

Meldahl Dam Bridge, Neville, Ohio

This abandoned bridge sat in the woods for many years just west of Meldahl Dam in Clermont County, Ohio. The bridge was rescued by a local developer and is now for sale. Let me know if you have ever …[View More]

North County Line Road Phantom Bridge, Milan, Michigan

In the extreme northwest corner of Monroe County, Michigan sits a very rare steel stringer bridge with a lattice railing. Built in 1910 the poor bridge has been closed for sometime due to the fact tha…[View More]

Kellytown Road Bridge, Atlantic, Pennsylvania

The abandoned Kellytown Road Bridge is also known as the Faunce Bridge. Although I have no idea where the name Faunce comes in. If you know how that name came about, please leave a comment below. This…[View More]

Old US Route 62 Ghost Road & Phantom Bridge, Bardstown, Kentucky

Although I spoke to 5 or 6 people in Nelson County regarding the build date for this bridge, no one was able to come up with a firm date although after using old highway maps and aerial photography I�…[View More]

The Abandoned Railroad Tracks of Perfect North Ski Slopes, Guilford, Indiana

Many people who have visited Perfect North Slopes ski resort in Dearborn County, Indiana are familiar with the long drive back to the parking lot but few know the history of that roadway and the bridg…[View More]

Abandoned Interurban Bridge Found In The Woods Near New Castle, Indiana

In this episode I speak with Henry County, Indiana historian Gene Ingram about a historic abandoned interurban bridge on the outskirts of New Castle, Indiana. Built in the early 1900s and last used ar…[View More]

The Abandoned Hoyt Railroad Tunnel, Lumber City, Pennsylvania

Listed as the Beech Creek Railroad, construction began on the rail line in August 1891 to ensure access to the bituminous coal reserves in Clearfield County, PA. The Hoyt Tunnel is about 500 feet long…[View More]

Sugar Creek Phantom Bridge, Pine Grove, West Virginia

The Sugar Creek Phantom Bridge near Pine Grove, West Virginia was built in 1894 and closed in 2007. The bridge is thought to have been visited by the Mothman. GPS Location: 39º23’39.7″N …[View More]

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