National Register of Historic Places

Jefferson Avenue-Huron River and Harbin Drive-Silver Creek Canal Bridges

Brownstone, Wayne County, Michigan
Listed
February 10, 2000
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00000080

About this property

The Jefferson Avenue–Huron River and Harbin Drive–Silver Creek Canal Bridges are two separate bridges, sharing a continuous railing, that were jointly listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 2000. The Jefferson Avenue Bridge carries West Jefferson Avenue (known south of the river as the U.S. Turnpike) across the Huron River, which connects Brownstown Charter Township in Wayne County to Berlin Charter Township in Monroe County. Along with the Clinton–Kalamazoo Canal and Main Street Historic District, it is one of three properties listed on the National Register in Michigan to span two counties. The Harbin Drive Bridge is located entirely within Wayne County. Both bridges are located about one mile (0.6 km) inland from Lake Erie on a historically important route between Detroit and Toledo. The Jefferson Avenue Bridge is also designated as a Michigan Historic Site.

Location

Brownstone, Wayne County, Michigan
42.04296, -83.21435

Categories

ENGINEERINGSOCIAL HISTORYCOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Nearby Historic Sites

Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment
Early Republic
0.3 mi
Gibraltar Road-Waterway Canal Bridge
Industrial
3.8 mi
South Pointe Drive-Frenchman's Creek Bridge
Industrial
4.6 mi
Detroit River Light Station
Industrial
4.8 mi
East River Road-North Hickory Canal Bridge
Industrial
4.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Brownstown (Aug 5 1812)
1812Early Republic
2.4 mi
Battle of Brownstown (War of 1812)
1812Early Republic
3.4 mi
Battle of Maguaga (August 9, 1812)
1812Early Republic
4.2 mi
Battle of Brownstown
1812Early Republic
5.2 mi

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When was Jefferson Avenue-Huron River and Harbin Drive-Silver Creek Canal Bridges listed on the National Register?

Jefferson Avenue-Huron River and Harbin Drive-Silver Creek Canal Bridges was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Jefferson Avenue-Huron River and Harbin Drive-Silver Creek Canal Bridges?

Jefferson Avenue-Huron River and Harbin Drive-Silver Creek Canal Bridges is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Jefferson Avenue-Huron River and Harbin Drive-Silver Creek Canal Bridges?

The period of significance for Jefferson Avenue-Huron River and Harbin Drive-Silver Creek Canal Bridges is recorded as the industrial era.

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