John Gorrie Memorial Bridge, Apalachicola Bay

Name: John Gorrie Memorial Bridge
Address: Apalachicola Bay, United States

#2 among attractions in Apalachicola Bay

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John Gorrie Memorial Bridge, Apalachicola Bay

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The John Gorrie Bridge carries US 98 and US 319 over the Apalachicola Bay. It connects Apalachicola, Florida, with Eastpoint, Florida. The original John Gorrie Bridge was built in 1935, replacing a ferry service between the two towns. It included a rotating section to allow passage of ships with high masts. The current bridge was built in 1988. ()

Coordinates: 29°43'51"N, 84°56'8"W

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Apalachicola Bay United States

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John Gorrie Memorial Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Orman House, Apalachicola Maritime Museum, John Gorrie Museum State Park, David G. Raney House.

3.3 miW
Museum, Architecture, Garden
Orman House, Apalachicola
84 min walk • The Orman House is a Florida State Park and historic site located in Apalachicola, in northwestern Florida. The address is 177 5th Street.
2.8 miW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Apalachicola Maritime Museum, Apalachicola
71 min walk • The Apalachicola Maritime Museum is located in Apalachicola in Franklin County, Florida. The museum offers historical and recreational boat tours, eco-tours, kayaking, sunset cruises, sailing, and visits to the area's barrier islands. The museum also covers the area's ecology. The Quark, a ketch designed by L.
3 miW
Museum, History museum, Park
John Gorrie Museum State Park, Apalachicola
78 min walk • The John Gorrie State Museum is a Florida State Park located in Apalachicola, a block off U.S. 98. It commemorates the man who was a pioneer in developing air conditioning, receiving the first U.S. Patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. The address is 46 Sixth Street.
3 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
David G. Raney House, Apalachicola
77 min walk • The David G. Raney House is a historic site in Apalachicola, Florida, United States, located at the southwest corner of Market Street and Avenue F. On September 22, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
3 miW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Trinity Episcopal Church, Apalachicola
77 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church, originally known as Christ Church, is a historic house of worship in Apalachicola, Florida, United States, located at the corner of Avenue D and 6th Street. On June 30, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
3.4 miW
Neighbourhood
Apalachicola Historic District, Apalachicola
87 min walk • The Apalachicola Historic District is a U.S. historic district in Apalachicola, Florida. It is bounded by the Apalachicola River, Apalachicola Bay, 17th and Jefferson Streets, encompasses approximately 4600 acres, and contains 652 historic buildings. On November 21, 1980, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
2.9 miW
29°43'42"N • 84°59'5"W
Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola
76 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
3.1 miW
29°43'36"N • 84°59'12"W
Apalachicola Museum of Art, Apalachicola
79 min walk • Museum
6 miSE
Harbor
Port of Apalachicola, Saint George
155 min walk • The Port of Apalachicola is a historic Gulf Coast port located on St. George Island in Franklin County, Florida. The Port of Apalachicola lies at the mouth of the Apalachicola River off Apalachicola Bay on the Intracoastal Waterway.
6.4 miSE
29°39'53"N • 84°51'41"W
Sea Oats Art Gallery, Saint George
163 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
4.6 miSE
Bridge
St. George Island Bridge, Apalachicola Bay
118 min walk • The 4 mile St. George Island Bridge was built in 2002 when the two original bridges that led to St. George Island, a small resort community 10 miles from Apalachicola, Florida, were deemed unsafe due to their old age. The original bridges opened in 1965; prior to that, visitors used a ferry to get to the island.