calsfoundation@cals.org
January 3, 2012
Most early 1800s settlements were situated along the nearest streams for trade and transportation. In many cases, such streams were never spanned by a bridge for anything other than foot traffic. Swinging bridges, such as the one shown here in Carrollton (Carroll County) in the 1920s, were fairly common. The settlement itself can be seen at the far end of the bridge.