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Brushy Creek Bridge Dedicated |
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than 100 people gathered at Wilson Ledbetter Park Saturday for the dedication of Brushy
Creek Bridge in it's final resting place. After 88 years of service spanning Brushy
Creek Southeast of Thorndale, the bridge was relocated in March to the park on FM 1600
where it has become a permanent exhibit. Cameron Mayor James Lafferty presented the bridge's history during the ceremony while Commissioners Troy Mode and Burke Bauerschlag presented the bridge's logistics. Guest speaker Stanley Graves, ADA Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and Director, Division of Architecture of Texas Historal Commission, spoke of the bridge's unique style. (Graves' Statement) Graves also said Milam County is rich with historical bridges. (Graves' Statement) Following the ceremony, those in attendance were treated to a lunch of beans and cornbread. Follow the move of Brushy Creek Bridge from it's original site across the county to Wilson Ledbetter Park by clicking here or go to our "1999 Top News Stories" on our home page menu. |
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