WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PHOTO COLLECTION
Photo WCHS-01294
Photo of people on the new 1921 Virgin River Bridge.
The label on the photograph reads:
March 18, 1921
A gay celebration was held on this date in honor of Bridge Completion Day. Voting was done
and a girl, Emma Abbott, was selected to reign over the festivities. She drove the last spike
in the bridge, and was given a gold locket. The Bridge was dedicated by Patriarch Joseph Earl.
Barbecue was enjoyed while the Dixie Orchestra played. At that time, the river was from 30 to
100 feet wide.
Contributed on January 12, 2012 by the Dixie State College.