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Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge

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Van Metre Ford Stone Arch Bridge
This three-span, stone-arch bridge was built in 1832 by Silas Harry under contract with the Berkeley County Court. It was constructed in order to eliminate the fording of Opequon Creek when traveling on the Warm Springs Road. Photograph from 1987.
  • Photographer: Keller, Michael
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