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Van Metre Ford Bridge WV799 |
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Named for the property owners this stone bridge built in 1832 across Opequon Creek was major improvement for travellers on Warm Springs Road connecting Alexandria and Bath, Va., site of famous mineral waters. The Berkeley County Court established a commission to study and contract for construction of bridge. Silas Harry erected at local expense 165 foot bridge at reported cost of $3,700.
Needy Road (CR 36) at southeast end of bridge, two miles east of Martinsburg Berkeley County West Virginia.
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West Virginia 