Lincoln Memorial Bridge

Nice bridge near the Clark park

Along with the park's rotunda and neat lawns, the architecture gives one the feeling of being in Washington, D.C. It's a quick drive from the park into Illinois.

great historic bridge, classic design

Make sure to stop nearby and walk over to read the history plaque carved into the stone on the west side of the bridge.

Retrace history and cross state border

My walking club crossed the bridge on foot at the spot where the British surrendered Ft Sackville in 1779 and Lincoln's family migrated from Indiana to Illinois in the1820s. Nice views feom Lincoln a...

Notice the carvings as you drive over.

There is some decent history to this bridge. "It is said" that this bridge marks where Lincoln left Indiana for Illinois. Not sure if that is 100% accurate or not, but I'll accept it. On the west s...

fun to walk across

Since I grew up walking over the Memorial bridge, it has fond memories. I will say that it isn't much more than a walk but you do get a nice view of the George Rogers Clark Memorial which is a beautif...