River Archives - Page 5 of 5 - History in Your Own Backyard

Ft. Ancient was established in 1802 when the Cross Keys Tavern was built near the Little Miami River. By 1850 the town was fairly busy with a post office, tavern, train …[View More]

Miamitown Bridge

Originally a ferry was used to cross this portion of the Great Miami River. Then a series of bridges were built including a covered bridge and two steel truss bridges.

Great Miami Railroad Bridge and Aqueduct

A fascinating story of the former Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal which dates back to 1839.

Cleves Steel Thru Truss Bridge

Built in 1959, this historic bridge is one of the few Steel Truss Bridges still standing in the United States.

Long Island Beach

Long Island Beach began back in 1918 as a picnic and entertainment site where you could listen to bands and swim in the river.

State Route 46 Bridge, Dearborn County

The State Route 46 Bridge was built in 1937 and spans the Whitewater River in Harrison & Logan Townships.

Cedar Grove Bridge, Cedar Grove, Indiana

The Cedar Grove Bridge was originally built in 1880 but was washed away in the flood of 1913. In 1914 a new steel truss bridge was built which was demolished in 2016.

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