Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge, Ashland

Name: Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
Address: Ashland, United States

#6 among attractions in Ashland

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The Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge, known locally as the Old Ben, is a cantilever bridge that connects Coal Grove, Ohio to Ashland, Kentucky, crossing the Ohio River. Completed in 1932, it is named for Senator Ben M. Williamson. The bridge was formerly a two-way span before the parallel Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge was completed upstream in 1985. Since 1985, the Williamson bridge is used for southbound traffic. ()

Opened: 1932 (92 years ago)Coordinates: 38°29'1"N, 82°38'30"W

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Ashland (Ashland City Center)Ashland United States

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Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ashland Town Center, Paramount Arts Center, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge.

0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ashland Town Center, Ashland
17 min walk • Ashland Town Center is an enclosed shopping mall located in the city of Ashland, Kentucky, United States. One of two malls serving the city, it is located on U.S. Highway 23 near downtown Ashland. The mall features more than seventy retailers and restaurants, as well as a food court.
~1280 ftS
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Paramount Arts Center, Ashland
7 min walk • The Paramount Arts Center is a historic theater located in Ashland, Kentucky, in the United States. Listed as the Paramount Theatre on the National Register of Historic Places, this theater is an important part of theater in Kentucky.
~1960 ftS
Specialty museum, Art museum, Science museum
Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, Ashland
10 min walk • The Highlands Museum and Discovery Center is a heritage center and science center located in Ashland, Kentucky, United States. The museum displays exhibits on local history and specialized science displays for children along with providing educational outreach programs.
~270 ftSE
Bridge
Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge, Ashland
2 min walk • Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge is a bridge crossing the Ohio River connecting US 23 and in Ashland, Kentucky to US 52 in Coal Grove, Ohio. Opened in 1985, the bridge is named for Kentucky Governor Simeon S. Willis.
~1770 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Camayo Arcade, Ashland
9 min walk • The Camayo Arcade is a historic shopping arcade located along Winchester Avenue in downtown Ashland, Kentucky. It opened in July 1926 and was the first indoor shopping mall built in the state of Kentucky.
0.4 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Christian Church, Ashland
11 min walk • The First Christian Church of Ashland is a historic church building at 315 17th Street in Ashland, Kentucky. It was built in 1890 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It was designed by architect Laura Rogers White. It has also been known as the Old Church of Christ. Scientist, of Ashland.
~1520 ftSW
Church
St. James AME Church, Ashland
8 min walk • The St. James AME Church in Ashland, Kentucky is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church at 12th St. and Carter Avenue. It was built in 1912 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
0.4 miS
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Ashland
10 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Ashland, Kentucky is a historic church building at 1600 Winchester Avenue. It has also been known as Bethesda Church. It was built in 1858 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It was then the oldest structure still being used for a church in Boyd County.
0.5 miS
Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ashland
13 min walk • St. Paul's Lutheran Church is a church located in Ashland, Kentucky and is affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
0.7 miS
Italianate architecture
Culbertson House, Ashland
18 min walk • The Culbertson House in Ashland, Kentucky is an Italianate-style house built in 1876. It is located at 1520 Chestnut Dr. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Bath Avenue Historic District, Ashland
13 min walk • The Bath Avenue Historic District, in Ashland, Kentucky, is a 15 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It included 26 contributing buildings and two contributing objects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge, Ashland (2 min walk), Paramount Arts Center, Ashland (7 min walk), St. James AME Church, Ashland (8 min walk), Ashland Commercial Historic District, Ashland (8 min walk).

How to get to Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge:

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Ashland (5 min walk)