Old Florence Ferry

Photos

Photo taken by Jeremy Ruble in September 2009

BH Photo #222380

Old Ferry for crossing the Illinois River on Old US 36 at florence that was in use before the bridge was built. Ceased operation when bridge opened.

Overview: Lost ferry over Illinois River on Old US-36
Location: Florence Illinois, Pike County, Illinois, and Scott County, Illinois
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Design: Ferry crossing
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.63260, -90.60740 (decimal degrees)
39°37'57" N, 90°36'27" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/705333/4389716 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:: Florence
Inventory number: BH 50697 (Bridgehunter.com ID)