Rumsey Bridge

Photograph

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Rumsey Bridge

Entry/Object ID

IMG3770

Description

Rumsey Bridge spanning the historic Potomac at Shepherdstown, W. Va. This bridge, connecting West Virginia and Maryland, was officially opened with appropriate ceremonies and pageant, depicting James Rumsey trying out his steam propelled boat, July 15, 1939. The hill in the background is Ferry Hill and lies in the State of Maryland. This bridge replaced a toll bridge destroyed by the disastrous flood of 1936.

Acquisition

Accession

342

Source or Donor

Jenkins, Harry R., III

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

Shepherdstown, West Virginia