John M. Bates Bridge
N 33° 45.421 W 080° 38.644
17S E 532963 N 3735271
The 601 bridge spanning the Congaree River is dedicated to a former politician from the area.
Waymark Code: WM93AX
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2010
Views: 8
Named in 1979 in honor of prominent public spirited citizen of this section (Born 1871 Died 1924) for his many contributions to highway transportation
During early 1900's he led several highway location parties. He personally financed, built and managed Bates Ferry across Congaree River about one mile upstream from here 1910-1922. Culminating a lifelong dream, he organized Richland - Calhoun Bridge Commission in 1921 and arranged financing, secured permit to span the river and supervised construction of Bates Ferry Toll Bridge connecting Richland and Calhoun counties, completed in 1923 and a forerunner of this present bridge.
Marker Name: John M Bates Bridge
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Bridge
County: Richland
Marker number: Not listed
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