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The Harmar Bridge was initially built as a covered bridge in 1856 and was converted to a railroad bridge in the 1860s. During the Civil War, this made it one of the first iron bridges, as well as the oldest swinging railroad bridge in the country and the only one of its kind still in operation today. The bridge, which spans the Muskingum River and connects Harmar and Marietta, is owned by the Historic Harmar Bridge Company. Save Harmar Bridge is a campaign launched in partnership by the Historic Harmar Bridge Company and Marietta Main Street to fully fund the restoration of the B&O Railroad Bridge.
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Marietta, Ohio · United States