George Street Bridge (Aurora, Indiana) Explained

George Street Bridge
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Location:George, Main, and Importing Sts., Aurora, Indiana
Coordinates:39.0581°N -84.8994°W
Builder:Lomas Forge & Bridge Works
Architecture:Whipple truss
Added:March 1, 1984
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:84001012

George Street Bridge, also known as County Bridge No. 159, is a historic Whipple truss bridge located at Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built by the Lomas Forge & Bridge Works in 1887. It traverses Hogan Creek and measures 199 feet, 4 inches, long. It is one of the oldest iron bridges in Indiana.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is located in the Downtown Aurora Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2015-08-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: George Street Bridge . 2015-09-01. Robert A. Markwalter. PDF. June 1983. and Accompanying photographs.