Category: Locations

  • The Clements Bridge

    The Story of the Clements Bridge: Part 3

    The Clements Bridge in Chase County, Kansas, is a historic landmark open to foot traffic. Unfortunately, as shown in this post, it needs repaired to ensure long-term stability.

  • The Plaque on the Clements Bridge

    The Story of the Clements Bridge: Part 2

    The double-arch Clements Bridge in Chase County is arguably the most famous bridge in Kansas. In this post, the details of the construction of the bridge are described.

  • Clements Bridge

    The Story of the Clements Bridge: Part 1

    The famous double-arch Clements Bridge in Chase County, Kansas, has an unusual history. In this post, the events leading up to the erection of this bridge are described.

  • Dexter Township 182nd Road Culvert (2)

    More on the Dexter Township Culverts

    We recently found another stone arch bridge near Dexter, Cowley County, Kansas. We also learned more about the design of some of the other Dexter Township stone culverts.

  • Floral Bridge

    The Floral Bridge

    The Floral Bridge in Cowley County, Kansas, is a large stone bridge built by Walter Sharp spanning Timber Creek. Interesting comments about it were made when it was completed.

  • Sycamore Springs Bridge

    Butler’s Three Walnut River Bridges

    Butler County, Kansas, has many stone arch bridges. In this post, we discuss three of the most fascinating of Butler’s stone bridges, which span the Walnut River near Cassoday.

  • Pudden/Esch's Spur/Kirk Bridge

    Esch’s Spur Bridge: Its Legacy

    Due to recent concerns over the possible demolition of the Esch’s Spur Bridge, we are publishing this article on what makes this Cowley County bridge unique and whether it can be fixed.

  • Silverdale Township 266th Road Culvert (2)

    Three Silverdale Stone Culverts

    We recently found several more little-known stone arch bridges/culverts in Cowley County, Kansas. These are located in Silverdale Township, and are of a rather crude build.

  • Grant Township 251st Road Culvert

    3 More Additions to the Cowley Bridge List

    We recently found three more stone arch bridges in Cowley County, Kansas, which are not on Cowley’s stone arch bridge brochure. One of these structures is highly unusual.