Patterson Creek

Patterson Creek

Photo by Brett Robinson

Here sit stone abutments on both sides of the river – the remnants of the Patterson Creek bridge that crossed the river to the town of Patterson Creek. The bridge was built in 1850 but burned down during Confederate General Jubal Early’s raid on February 2, 1864. Learn more.

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Photo by Brett Robinson

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