Courtesy of Henry Gartley, an individual partner
Description
This iron bridge spanning the Mattawamkeag River was part of US Route 2A, or the Military road in Haynesville. Due to the border dispute in the early years of Maine's statehood, a Garrison was built in Houlton known as Hancock Barracks. A road was needed to supply this garrison along with its many troops. Road construction went on for several years by military crews and was open for travel around 1832.
Pvt. Hiram T. Smith died while this road was being built in 1828 and has a grave stone on the east side of the road in Haynesville. The Military road was used extensively being the only route to Aroostook county until the early 1960’s when I-95 was extended north.
In later years the highway was moved slightly to lessen the turn and a modern bridge at another location is now used.
About This Item
- Title: Haynesville Bridge, 1929
- Creation Date: 1929-05-10
- Subject Date: 1929-05-10
- Location: Haynesville, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 9.5 cm x 15.2 cm
- Object Type: Image
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