March 8, 2016 archive

Gallon House Bridge Turns 100

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In 2016 the historic bridge turned 100!  Built in 1916, the Gallon House Bridge is the last covered bridge, as well as the oldest bridge, in Marion County, and one of the oldest bridges in Oregon. The 84 foot Howe truss bridge is located over Abiqua Creek a little more than a mile northwest of …

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