Monument to Bridge Victims, 11 Nov 1870

Photograph

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SCCHS

Name/Title

Monument to Bridge Victims, 11 Nov 1870

Entry/Object ID

21.1.020

Description

Monument to Bridge Victims, 11 Nov 1870 Oak Grove Cemetery span of old Wabash bridge collapsed during construction; 17 workmen died in the Missouri River. One section was retrieved and erected as a monument in memory of the victims.

Create Date

December 9, 2009

Update Date

March 27, 2026