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The '''Mellon Bridge''' or '''Mellon Mill Bridge''' was a covered bridge located over [[Choccolocco Creek]], near Sunny Eve Church east of [[Oxford]] in [[Calhoun County]]. | The '''Mellon Bridge''' or '''Mellon Mill Bridge''' was a covered bridge located over [[Choccolocco Creek]], near Sunny Eve Church east of [[Oxford]] in [[Calhoun County]]. | ||
The 100-bridge was constructed in the late 19th century using a modified king post design for its heavy timber trusses. The Oxford Jaycees were in the process of planning a 10-acre park with the bridge as its centerpiece when arsonists destroyed it on [[October 3]], [[1970]]. | The 100-foot bridge was constructed in the late 19th century using a modified king post design for its heavy timber trusses. The Oxford Jaycees were in the process of planning a 10-acre park with the bridge as its centerpiece when arsonists destroyed it on [[October 3]], [[1970]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:04, 3 May 2019
The Mellon Bridge or Mellon Mill Bridge was a covered bridge located over Choccolocco Creek, near Sunny Eve Church east of Oxford in Calhoun County.
The 100-foot bridge was constructed in the late 19th century using a modified king post design for its heavy timber trusses. The Oxford Jaycees were in the process of planning a 10-acre park with the bridge as its centerpiece when arsonists destroyed it on October 3, 1970.
References
- Prince, A. G. (1981) Alabama's Covered Bridges: Past and Present. revised edition. Ensley: Best Printing Service