Covered Bridge Across Thirteen Mile Creek at Buxton Mill; Mason Co., W. Va.

Identifier:

041679

Collection Number:

A&M 3914

Title:

Covered Bridge Across Thirteen Mile Creek at Buxton Mill; Mason Co., W. Va.

Description:

Caption reads: "In 1887 a covered bridge was constructed across Thirteen Mile Creek, at Buxton Mill in Mason County, just above the old mill. It was approximately 150 feet long and stood high above the waters of "Thirteen". An iron bridge replaced the old covered bridge in 1949. The old mill in the picture was built on Thirteen Mile Creek in 1877 by Darius Buxton. The large four story mill was the center of trade in that area. Picture and history furnished by Mrs. Juanita Burdette of Huntington, West Virginia."

Subjects:

Counties--Mason.

Acquisition Source:

Duez, Richard

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

digital file

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView