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Wilson - Conococheague Bridge - Huyett, MD   (Map It)

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New photos by Steve Colby unless noted.

Historical Markers: Wilson Bridge 1, Wilson Bridge 2, Wilson's Store,

The original stone Conococheague Bridge at Wilson, MD

The original stone Conococheague Bridge at Wilson, MD.

Conococheague Bridge at Wilson, MD, 1907

Conococheague Bridge at Wilson, MD, 1907

Row's Amusement Park, Wilson, MD

Row's Amusement Park, Wilson, MD

Row's Amusement Park and Beach

Row's Amusement Park and Beach

Conococheague replacement bridge built in 1937.

Conococheague replacement bridge built in 1937.

Long's Camp and Cottages

Long's Camp and Cottages. (On the National Road between Huyett and Wilson?)
The 1819 Stone Conococheague Bridge

The original stone National Road bridge over Big Conococheague Creek was built in 1819 and serve the traveling public for about 118 years. It was replaced by an adjacent bridge in 1937 (See above). The original span was heavily damaged by Hurricane Agnes in 1982 and was restored by local stone mason, Leroy Myers, Sr. The following photos are from the Library of Congress.

1819 Wilson Bridge

1819 Wilson Bridge over Conococheague Creek

National Road Bridge over Conococheague Creek

Original National Road Bridge over Conococheague Creek. This view of the bridge disguises the damage done during the hurricane.

Damage done to Wilson Bridge during Hurricane Agnes

Damage done to original Wilson Bridge during Hurricane Agnes, 1982

The bridge was in danger of collapse before restoration.
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  Last Update: April 29, 2010