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| Title | Overpass location at Benge (back) |
| Date | June 19, 1935 |
| Description | Photo shows the location of the overpass over the Benge. Taken by "LMH" on June 19, 1935, at Milepost 268, Section 2E, Station 361. |
| Commentary | Overpasses were used to transport travelers to desired locations and also provide them with magnificent views. This section of the road was begun in early 1936 and finished in 1937. Various federal and state agencies, like the Civilian Conservation Corps and Bureau of Public Roads, provided labor for parkway construction. |
| Location |
Location Name: Milepost 268 Parkway Milepost: 268.0
Latitude: 36.279869
Longitude: -81.41477 |
| Creator Individual | L.M.H. |
| Creator Organization | National Park Service—Blue Ridge Parkway |
| Tags |
Ashe County (N.C.)
Benge Gap (N.C.) E.B. Jeffress Park (N.C.) Overpasses Photographs Road construction Wilkes County (N.C.) |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
