Prestonsburg Toll Bridge. This bridge, known as "Old Red Bridge," crossed the Levisa Fork of Big Sandy River. Opened for foot passengers and vehicles on January 6, 1908, it had a span of 430 feet and was painted red. The cost to build the bridge was $22,000. Closed to traffic and dismantled in the 1930s. Over. Presented by City of Prestonsburg. (Reverse) Chesapeake & Ohio Railway System - Known as C & O, the railway entered Floyd County in Nov. 1904, and was a leader in passenger travel in this area until the automobile. The C & O ended its role in passenger travel July 7, 1963. In 1980 the C & O combined with other lines to form CSX Corporation, which mostly hauls coal. Over. Presented by Prestonsburg Tourism and CSX Transportation.
by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Highways Department #2117 of the Kentucky Historical Marker series
Colour: black
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