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Reshaw's Bridge, 1852-65
Reshaw Park in Evansville
Reshaw Park in Evansville
Fort Clay, also known as Camp Davis, was established here in 1855 to protect the bridge. Camp Payne was also located here in 1858-59
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Reshaw's Bridge, 1852-65
Reshaw Park in Evansville |
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| Thousands of emigrants following the Oregon-California Trail crossed the North Platte River over a bridge built here by John Richard (Reshaw). The $5 toll during high water saved swimming or ferrying across, and saved countless lives in the process.
Fort Clay, also known as Camp Davis, was established here in 1855 to protect the bridge. Camp Payne was also located here in 1858-59 |
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