National Register of Historic Places

Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
Listed
August 21, 1977
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77001373

About this property

Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge located near Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. Built by Pennsylvania builder Silas Harry, it was built in 1832, and is a three span bridge crossing Opequon Creek. It is 132 feet long and constructed of ashlar limestone. The center span measures 32 feet and the two side spans are each 29.5 feet long. Named for the property owners this stone bridge built in 1832 across Opequon Creek was major improvement for travellers on Warm Springs Road connecting Alexandria and Bath Va., site of famous mineral waters. The Berkeley County Court established a commission to study and contract for construction of bridge. Silas Harry erected at local expense 165 foot bridge at reported cost of $3,700. The bridge was replaced by a modern, two-lane bridge in 2016. The historic stone bridge remains as a pedestrian bridge.

Location

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
39.44511, -77.92751

Categories

COMMERCEENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURECOMMUNICATIONS
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When was Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge listed on the National Register?

Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge?

Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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