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Overview The "Replica" Stone Bridge and its park, the Stone Bridge Memorial Park, is a memorial to Fayetteville's Old Stone Bridge (See Old Stone Bridge Photos and Info) which once spanned the Elk River about 300 yards to the southwest of the park. Today, the Old Stone Bridge lies in stately ruins which would remind someone of something resembling the glory of old Rome. The memorial bridge is supposed to be a "slightly" smaller "duplicate" of its original. However, take notice, that the original bridge was a six span stone arch bridge and this bridge has only three arch spans. However one has to appreciate the fact that at least someone took the time and effort to preserve the memory of the old bridge. Photo taken by James McCray |
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North Face of Bridge Photo taken by James McCray |
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Deck View The metal railings are a modern feature of this bridge. One can suppose it is for liability and safety reasons, but one should not make the mistake of supposing that this was a feature of the old bridge. Oh no, in those days men and women were real "pioneers" and did not worry themselves over small things like falling 50 feet or more into a shallow river. However, let that be a testimony of the bravery and fortitude of a civilization long gone and lets, instead, lament over the fact that the civilization and culture that replaced the previous one would waste the time and effort to keep its people from falling into a fake pond that is only about two and a half feet deep. Woe to the fact that one would live in such times! Photo taken by James McCray |
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Historic Bridge Plaque for the "Replica" bridge. Photo taken by James McCray |
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Original Old Stone Bridge Plaque This is the marble plaque from the Old Stone Bridge. Fortunately, it has been saved and currently rests in the Stone Bridge Memorial Park. Photo taken by James McCray |
