Marker Inscription
Planning for construction of the first bridge at this site began soon after the organization of Wichita County in 1882. The structure was built by the King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio, and formally dedicated on July 4, 1886. This second span, located west of the original bridge, was completed in 1911. Both provided a vital connection between the downtown area of Wichita Falls and northern sections of the city. The bridges were closed to vehicles in 1972 because of unsafe structural conditions and the older span was demolished. (1980)
About this site
Ohio Street Bridge is a historical marker in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 75 historical markers documented in Wichita County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 94 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.9215, -98.4957 near Wichita Falls. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hotter 'N Hell Hundred (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Soule, George Alonzo, First County Officials, and Allred, James V., Texas Governor.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5485003682. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
