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General Dean Suspension Bridge
Carlyle,
IL ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
38° 36' 40.079988",
-89° 21' 29.459988"
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Illinois State
Historical Marker
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This bridge was built in 1859 at a cost of $40,000 and used for nearly seventy years. Previously, travelers at Carlyle crossed the Kaskaskia by ferry or on a mud bridge supported by logs. The Historic American Buildings Survey recognized the architectural significance of this bridge in 1950 and recommended its preservation. In 1951 the State Legislature appropriated $20,000 for restoration work. The bridge was named in honor of Major General William F. Dean, a Korean War hero and Carlyle native, in 1953. As of 1976 this was the only suspension bridge in Illinois.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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General Dean Suspension Bridge Historical Marker Location Map, Carlyle, Illinois Map
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