WAYNE COUNTY GENEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WAYNE, WV

KY 644 Levisa Fork Bridge (Louisa, Kentucky) Historic KY 644 bridge over Levisa Fork south of Louisa in Lawrence County, Kentucky. The bridge was originally built by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad (C&O) and likely dates from the late 1800s. The C&O built a new railroad bridge adjacent to this one in 1914 and in 1916 gave this (old) bridge to Lawrence County for use as a highway bridge. The bridge contains two pin-connected Pratt through truss spans and one Warren through truss (with verticals) span. The 3 truss spans likely date from two different time periods. The two Pratt truss spans utilize tubular steel beams and are older than the Warren truss span. The Pratt spans may have been built by the Phoenix Bridge Company. A girder approach span next to the Warren truss has a bridge builders plaque from the King Bridge Company (King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company of Cleveland, Ohio) and a 1904 date.
KY 644 Levisa Fork Bridge (Louisa, Kentucky) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Wayne County Genealogical and Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Wayne, West Virginia. The society was founded in 1979 and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and genealogy of Wayne County and the surrounding areas.

The society maintains a research library that is open to the public and contains a vast collection of books, maps, photographs, and other historical documents. The library is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who are available to assist visitors with their research needs.

In addition to its research library, the society also hosts regular meetings and events throughout the year. These events include guest speakers, workshops, and educational programs, all focused on local history and genealogy.

The Wayne County Genealogical and Historical Society is also involved in community outreach activities, such as cemetery preservation and restoration projects, and works closely with local schools to promote the study of local history.

Overall, the society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and genealogy of Wayne County and the surrounding areas. Its dedicated volunteers and extensive collection of historical materials make it a valuable asset to the community.

WAYNE COUNTY GENEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WAYNE WV. US MID #8405400211

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

KY 644 Levisa Fork Bridge (Louisa, Kentucky) Historic KY 644 bridge over Levisa Fork south of Louisa in Lawrence County, Kentucky. The bridge was originally built by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad (C&O) and likely dates from the late 1800s. The C&O built a new railroad bridge adjacent to this one in 1914 and in 1916 gave this (old) bridge to Lawrence County for use as a highway bridge. The bridge contains two pin-connected Pratt through truss spans and one Warren through truss (with verticals) span. The 3 truss spans likely date from two different time periods. The two Pratt truss spans utilize tubular steel beams and are older than the Warren truss span. The Pratt spans may have been built by the Phoenix Bridge Company. A girder approach span next to the Warren truss has a bridge builders plaque from the King Bridge Company (King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company of Cleveland, Ohio) and a 1904 date.
KY 644 Levisa Fork Bridge (Louisa, Kentucky) Historic KY 644 bridge over Levisa Fork south of Louisa in Lawrence County, Kentucky. The bridge was originally built by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad (C&O) and likely dates from the late 1800s. The C&O built a new railroad bridge adjacent to this one in 1914 and in 1916 gave this (old) bridge to Lawrence County for use as a highway bridge. The bridge contains two pin-connected Pratt through truss spans and one Warren through truss (with verticals) span. The 3 truss spans likely date from two different time periods. The two Pratt truss spans utilize tubular steel beams and are older than the Warren truss span. The Pratt spans may have been built by the Phoenix Bridge Company. A girder approach span next to the Warren truss has a bridge builders plaque from the King Bridge Company (King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company of Cleveland, Ohio) and a 1904 date.
KY 644 Levisa Fork Bridge (Louisa, Kentucky) Historic KY 644 bridge over Levisa Fork south of Louisa in Lawrence County, Kentucky. The bridge was originally built by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad (C&O) and likely dates from the late 1800s. The C&O built a new railroad bridge adjacent to this one in 1914 and in 1916 gave this (old) bridge to Lawrence County for use as a highway bridge. The bridge contains two pin-connected Pratt through truss spans and one Warren through truss (with verticals) span. The 3 truss spans likely date from two different time periods. The two Pratt truss spans utilize tubular steel beams and are older than the Warren truss span. The Pratt spans may have been built by the Phoenix Bridge Company. A girder approach span next to the Warren truss has a bridge builders plaque from the King Bridge Company (King Iron Bridge & Manufacturing Company of Cleveland, Ohio) and a 1904 date.
Looking Back for the Future I've been thinking about places I'd like to shoot and visit, new and old, and one that comes to mind often is the old C&O - the Big Sandy, most notably. I'd like to revisit the Sandy and venture farther down the line, as well as visiting others in the region - the old Clinchfield, for instance. I don't see that happening this year, but you never know. At any rate, the thoughts make me revisit my previous shots, some of which I never did upload. At WD Cabin, CSX 5301 leads a four-unit procession north past the old C&O cantilever. I never did catch what the symbol was, but this train chock full of tankers sure took its time getting up here from Louisa. When it did, that was a very welcome relief. Parking for WD Cabin is a bit touchy, and I always hate leaving the car too far behind. But, it was worth it. This was actually my last shot on the Big Sandy, as once I got back to my car it was time to head to Parkersburg, WV for the BIP the next day!
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WAYNE COUNTY GENEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 787
WAYNE
WV
25570-0787

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MID # 8405400211
Name WAYNE COUNTY GENEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 550750586
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.220119, -82.436626
CODES FIPS State Code: 54
FIPS County Code: 099
US Census Tract: 020600
US Census Block: 4081