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Old Florence Ferry
Photos
Photo taken by Jeremy Ruble in September 2009
BH Photo #222380
Description
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.
Facts
- 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)
Update Log
- January 11, 2021: New photo from GS
- December 24, 2011: Added by Jeremy Ruble