Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Belmont-Columbus Ferry

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Historic postcard

The postcard says, "Mississippi River Ferry between Columbus, Kentucky and Belmont, Missouri. First established in 1825."

This image was submitted by Mark Frazier.

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Dead end on west bank

These photos show the scene today from the Missouri shore

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Looking toward east bank

Overview: Lost ferry crossing over the Mississippi River on MO 80/KY 80 between Belmont and Columbus
Status: No longer in operation
Design: Ferry
Approximate latitude, longitude: +36.76378, -89.11802 (decimal degrees)
36°45'50" N, 89°07'05" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 22055 (Bridgehunter.com ID)