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Old Route 120 Phantom Bridge, Howe, Indiana

The last remaining steel through truss bridge in LaGrange County, Indiana is a phantom bridge! Here’s what we know about this beast.

Lock and Dam # 9, Philo, Ohio

A series of 11 canal locks and dams were built along the Muskingum River in central Ohio between 1836 to 1841. This is the story behind Lock and Dam # 9 in Philo, Ohio.

Muskingum River Bridge, Duncan Falls, Ohio

Built in 1953 this historic 5 span steel through truss bridge is in the process of being replaced.

Robinson’s Whitewater River Campground, Connersville, Indiana

Robinson’s Whitewater River Campground started life as a Turnip Farm, then was transformed into a Christian retreat center/campground before it became one of, if not the most interesting campgro…[View More]

Crosley Bridge, Vernon, Indiana

Powell Crosley was a wealthy entrepreneur from Cincinnati, Ohio who purchased thousands of acres of ground in Jennings County, Indiana. Here’s the story of the bridge he had built for his person…[View More]

Dresden Suspension Bridge, Dresden Ohio

Built in 1914 the Dresden Suspension Bridge in Dresden, Ohio is a similar design to the Silver Bridge which collapsed in 1967 into the Ohio River at Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Logansville Iron Bridge, Logansville, Ohio

Built in 1882 the Logansville Steel Truss Bridge has faithfully served the community for over 135 years. Originally designed to accommodate horse and buggies, this bridge is outdated and will soon be …[View More]

Union Truss former Railroad Bridge, Struthers, Ohio

Here’s a short video about a former railroad bridge converted over for automobile traffic although it’s rarely used anymore.

Mahoning River Phantom Railroad Bridge

Built in the early 1900s, this abandoned railroad bridge sits quietly over the Mahoning River.

Jefferson Proving Ground, Madison, Indiana

Established in 1941, the Jefferson Proving Ground facility was operational up until 1995. This video is about the historic structures hidden deep in the woods.

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