Old Iron Bridge
Introduction
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From the bridge, look to the right over the river for a view of the old iron bridge built in 1880, now not passable. It marks where an early wagon and stagecoach trail forded the river. A public well, which still exists a few feet from the bridge, was witched by a Peoria Black man, William Robinson, and dug in 1880. Lime kilns were once located along these river banks
Sources
Richards, Catherine Jane. Barker, Deborah. Northeast Franklin County, Franklin County Kansas Historical Portal. Accessed July 22nd 2020. http://www.franklincokshistory.org/places-2/tours/northeast-franklin-county/.