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Bridges
of Pocopson Township
Painter's Bridge over the Brandywine at Pocopson was built in 1857.
During the colonial era the Painter's were large land owners in the
area. Coping and concrete built in 1920 for $4,250. It was replaced
in 1935 by a bridge using the original abutments.
Pocopson Creek flows into the Brandywine about one half a mile below
Painters Bridge. Route 926 is where the road crosses Pocopson Creek.
The dates are conflicting for the Pocopson Creek Bridge, covered bridge,
some records date 1978 others date 1872. Menander Wood put a new roof
on the bridge in 1877 after a wind had blown off the original. The
flood of 1884 made it necessary to rebuild the bridge and Menander
Wood did so for $600.00. In 1936 the bridge was replaced by a concrete
one which is still there.
In 1911-1912 Henry Corcoran built a flood bridge over the Brandywine
at Lenape. The bridge allowed the road to be used even during the
two or three times a year when there were major floods. The 450 foot
stone bridge cost $17,952 to build. Prior to 1912, when there was
a major flood it was impossible to cross the Brandywine at several
points. This bridge is still in use today and is locate at route 52
and route 100. This is also the intersection where the Lenape Inn,
the Lenape Park , and the Lenape Railroad Station are located. Once
the hub of life in Lenape, Pocopson Township.
Bridges
of Pocopson | Chester County
Prison | Lenape Inn | Lenape
Park
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