John Eisenhower Bridge
PANICd#: 2039
This bridge was built in 1886 and is now a pedestrian only bridge.
185 Waterworks Rd
Gettysburg , PA 17325
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History: 2
Stories: 2
Claims: 3
Evidence: 0
Resources: 1
Retrievals: 30
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History
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This bridge is a highly significant bridge for its unusual and distinctive details, the product of its uncommon builder. The details include the use of pipe for both portal bracing and struts throughout the bridge. These pipes are attached to the truss by unique castings. Decorative castings are also found at the top of the end posts. The builder of this bridge is listed as Gilbert and Smith and the construction date is 1886. In Maryland, the Carroll Road Bridge over Carroll Branch in Baltimore County was built in 1879 and the builder was listed as Gilbert and Nelson. That bridge shares the similar unusual detail in that the struts are pipe. Nelson broke away in 1883 and became part of the prolific Nelson and Buchannan. It would appear that this Gilbert may have went his own way to link up with Smith and form Gilbert and Smith.
This bridge has been restored in place for pedestrian use only, a rare example of this type of preservation in Pennsylvania.
Added by: sdonley on 01/04/2025
DB#:644
Source(s):
https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridg...
When you explore the back roads around Gettysburg, you'll most likely find some great things. Just behind the Eisenhower Farm on Red Rock Road - and not that long of a stroll from Sachs Covered Bridge - is an 1886 iron truss bridge named after Dwight Eisenhower's son, John. John Eisenhower was an officer in the United States Army, served as the US Ambassador to Belgium, and was a military historian.
Added by: sdonley on 01/04/2025
DB#:645
Source(s):
https://quintessentialpa.blogspot.com/2023/06/john...
Stories
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Legend and locals have deemed this bridge, “Suicide Bridge” as it is believed that many have come out here to take their life on the bridge.
People have captured mists and orbs at night on and around the bridge.
Investigators have captured EVPS while investigating the bridge.
Added by: sdonley on 01/04/2025 DB#: 1620
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Unkown
A family went out to the bridge at 1 a.m. to investigate and find out more about the bridge. Probably heading out to look for spirits. They walked out to the far end of the bridge from the road. The woman in the group stayed back by the street since she didn't like the feeling she was getting at the bridge. She noticed as they walked over the bridge there was an extra shadow being shown as they walked to the other side. She asked everyone to stop and put their hands up, and sure enough all of them did with the exception of the extra shadow.
Added by: sdonley on 07/24/2022 DB#: 1565
Source(s):
Facebook group: Gettysburg Ghost Pictures.
Paranormal Claims
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| Claim # | Added | Added By | Claim |
| 3469 | 01/04/2025 | sdonley | Mists and orbs have been captures and seen. |
| 3470 | 01/04/2025 | sdonley | EVPs have been recorded throughout the area. |
| 3471 | 01/04/2025 | sdonley | A shadow figure has been witnessed. |
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Additional Resources
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| After Dark Paranormal Group
Added: 01/04/2025 By: sdonley |
Information about investigating the bridge. |
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