Bridge at Burnshire Dam
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Title
Bridge at Burnshire Dam
Subject
Dams - Virginia - Woodstock
Bridges - Virginia - Woodstock
Description
Photograph of the bridge spanning the Shenandoah River northwest of Woodstock Virginia. Behind it is Burnshire Dam and the mountains.
Originally, this site was home to Rush's Mill. In 1873 it was purchased by J.I. Triplett. In 1892 he converted the mill dam into "Triplett's Dam" to produce hydoelectric power.
The concrete dam pictured here was constructed in 1921 after an earlier dam was destroyed in a flood.
Originally, this site was home to Rush's Mill. In 1873 it was purchased by J.I. Triplett. In 1892 he converted the mill dam into "Triplett's Dam" to produce hydoelectric power.
The concrete dam pictured here was constructed in 1921 after an earlier dam was destroyed in a flood.
Creator
Morrison Studio
Source
Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
Publisher
Shenandoah County Library
Date
Undated
Contributor
Identified in 2013 by staff at the Shenandoah County Historical Society (SCHS).
Historical information was extracted from the Burnshire Hydroelectric Company's website: https://www.burnshirehydro.com/history
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
Identifier
040177
Original Format
Film Negative
Physical Dimensions
8x10 Film
Collection
Citationzork
Morrison Studio, “Bridge at Burnshire Dam,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed December 5, 2025, https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/74493.
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