Croswell's Swinging Bridge

Croswell's Swinging Bridge (HM1OH4)

Location: Croswell, MI 48422 Sanilac County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 16.543', W 82° 37.354'

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This suspension footbridge over the Black River was built in 1905 using cables provided by Michigan Sugar Company. It was constructed to provide convenient access to the popular River Bend Park from the east and as a more direct route for workers to reach their jobs at the sawmill and sugar factory east of the River. Initially, the bridge consisted simply of two cables with boards attached. Two additional cables and fencing were added later to provide handrails and stabilize the bridge, significantly upgrading safety (although the name "Swinging Bridge" is still descriptive). For many years, a sign at the west entrance to the bridge admonished, "Love Ye One Another;" similarly, a sign at the east entrance reads, "Be Good To Your Mother-in-Law." The Croswell Swinging Bridge has the distinction of being the longest suspension footbridge in Michigan.
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HM NumberHM1OH4
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Placed BySanliac County Historical Society and Citizens First Savings Charitable Foundation
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Date Added Thursday, October 8th, 2015 at 9:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 368339 N 4792711
Decimal Degrees43.27571667, -82.62256667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 16.543', W 82° 37.354'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 16' 32.58" N, 82° 37' 21.24" W
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Area Code(s)810
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Maple St, Croswell MI 48422, US
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