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Memories of Jacob's Creek Bridge
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Our new photo album "Generations at the Bridge" and comments from our online petition have made it obvious that the bridge holds a very special place in our hearts and personal histories.
Please feel free to share your memories here and let everyone know how much this bridge and site mean to you and your families.
Remember to look at the photo album and share any photos you have, as well.
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30 years and Counting
03:06 PM on October 22, 2009
Skimming rocks down the creek. The amazing yellow flowers that carpet the area every spring and their strong will to withstand despite the creek overflow and current after heavy rains. Deer prints in the sand on creek borders. The albino deer that rested at the foot of the creek for years.
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Ann
11:32 AM on October 23, 2009
I lived on Madock Road for over 30 years and loved the bridge and its historical value.
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Emily
11:41 AM on October 23, 2009
I grew up across the street from Washington X-Crossing Park. I love it there, please don't disturb all of that.
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Dorothy
01:54 PM on October 23, 2009
I have been part of the Jacobs Creek history for over 40 years, using the bridge daily. How can you destroy George? Enhance this area, preserve our history. Destruction is a very high price to pay. Please help.
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Jeff
06:40 AM on October 24, 2009
Have traveled ol "thunder bridge" for over 40 years. The site is both historic and stunningly beautiful, A new bridge does not equal progress.
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PreservationIsProgressOfConsciousness
08:01 PM on October 24, 2009
A new bridge does not equal progress. Thank you for that below. I was told recently at a Ewing township meeting by a supporter of the new span that this is progress and we should accept it. And if what we want is to teach our children about history we should just make a room and put everything from the Site there and let them go look at it for fifteen minutes - because children today don't care about history anyway.
working along Bear Tavern Road I have heard many stories from old timers regarding the "thunder bridge." residents new and old love this important piece of our town and want to see it preserved in place.
working along Bear Tavern Road I have heard many stories from old timers regarding the "thunder bridge." residents new and old love this important piece of our town and want to see it preserved in place.
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Beth Goeke Kerr
09:47 PM on October 24, 2009
Well, I grew up on Jacobs Creek Road and my main transportation in the 70's were my horses. I would ride them all through the woods (Kerr property) and in the creek by the bridge. It was on my way to the trails in the Washington Crossing Park. I remember one time riding up to the bridge and Billy, Mike, Chris and Bobby were hanging out under the bridge. I stayed with them for a while and every once in a while a car would go by and it sounded like thunder from the old wooden floor boards. We thought no one could see us under there. haha.The guys took turns riding my horse in the creek. It seems like just yesterday that it happened. It is just so beautiful down there. If you haven't had a chance to walk around the bridge to see the view and imagine what it would be like to lower 18 cannons down the ravine and then up the other side. Do it now while the bridge is closed. Quite frankly, I don't know why we should even open up the road again. It is just lovely.
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sam kerr
02:52 PM on October 25, 2009
Rollin LaFrance mentioned that there might be some rope burns left on some of the older trees on the steep slopes where Washington and his men lowered the cannons to the creek bed. So, on Friday, Beth and I walked this area and actually found "rope burns" in two trees. We pointed them out to a reporter on Saturday and he took several photos. Beth took some too. We will down load them to this website. Hopefully we can get someone of authority to authenticate these circle marks aroune the trees. This would be an awesome discovery! I hope you get a chance to visit this site soon.
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Elizabeth H. Hobin and Debbie Dutch
03:48 PM on October 25, 2009
I am the daughter of Mary G. Roebling and have volunteered in preservation of historic buildings throughout the Trenton area and was the "Chairman of the Grounds" at the Watson House in Trenton. My daughter Debbie Dutch who is the grand-daughter of Mary G. Roebling and an actress from Hollywood has been visiting with me for the past few weeks. We were both horrified in learning about the possible destruction of the historic George Washington trail with the removal of the 1800's Jacobs Creek Bridge. I have lived in the Jacobs Creek area for 50+ years and am an active member of the General Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and recognize the importance of this site as well as the beautiful 1800's Jacobs Creek Bridge that fits so nicely in this historic spot. If Washington had not been able to ford Jacobs creek, our history would not be as it is today and our Freedom and Independence would not be won. It was a turning point in the Revolutionary war which eventually led to our triumphant victory. This area was a short cut to Trenton that helped in the surprise attack on the Hessions. Without this trail, we might not have had this victory and our free nation today. My daughter and I support the preservation of the bridge in place because it complements the view-sheds while protecting the area of the steep ravine where Washington and his men struggled to get 18 cannons down. The Victory trail has been marked in recognition of these honorable and valiant men by the Daughters of the American Revolution back in 1930 and today it is marked by the DOT with plaques. Our fore fathers need this landmark to be preserved through time so that future generations and the youths of today will be able to respect and learn about their triumphant victory that occured in 1776.
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Jen V.
02:08 PM on October 27, 2009
No child of any age is numb to the story & history of George Washington.
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D.S.
03:14 PM on October 28, 2009
We lived on Jacobs Creek Road for 30+ years. The nwe bridge would destroy the tranquil area and the significance of it. Shame on the County.
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Holly C.
03:46 PM on October 28, 2009
I am from Bucks County, PA. I grew up in a home tha George Washington slept in the night before he crossed the Delaware. Preserving our heritage is crucial to preserving our past. If we as people do not honor & understand from where we come , we will lack direction for the future.
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Lisa
05:10 PM on October 28, 2009
I grew up in the area. Please preserve the history and nature of this site.
Even before moving to Hopewell Twp 20 years ago, I would visit my cousins in Harbourton. One of the most memorable parts of the ride was going over "Noisy Bridge". The thunderous sound is part of the charm.
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M.B.
03:01 PM on November 13, 2009
I grew up off Maddock Road and would not want to see Bear Tavern become a major thoroughfare for all the 18 wheelers that would come down through Flemington to head south on I-95. Bad news for Bear tavern Elementary students.
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Fishing
04:35 PM on November 14, 2009
Grew up in Mt. View, remember walking down Bear Tavern Road w/ friends to spend summer afternoons fishing the creek. Sometimes we caught some sunnies, but even when we didn't we had a great time. Please save Jacobs Creek. Honor our memories and our history.
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DCP
03:38 PM on December 01, 2009
I lived on Bear tavern for 40 years-love our old "thunder bridge".
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From Falmouth, Maine
02:11 PM on February 13, 2010
I grew up less than a mile from Jacobs Creek Bridge and played all over those woods pretending to be a minuteman fighting the British. To even think of removing or changing such a crucial place of our Country's history is criminal.
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