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History of the Lakes Area |
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Eggner's Ferry Bridge Ribbon Cutting, c. 1944 |
 Although the source and some
information of this photo is unknown, we do know a few things.
This was the ribbon cutting ceremony of Eggner's Ferry Bridge held
sometime in late 1943 or early 1944. The bridge was actually
constructed and opened on March 25, 1932, before Kentucky Lake was
flooded. On July 10,
1943, officials shut the bridge down for five months to build new
pilings and raise the structure to make room for Kentucky Lake. A
ferry was established to cross the Tennessee River while the bridge was
closed. We believe this photo is from the ribbon cutting ceremony
after the bridge was raised in 1943-44. Pictured in the middle is
the Kentucky Governor at the time, probably Simeon Willis. If you
can provide any further details,
please e-mail us. |
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