Poinsett Bridge

Poinsett Bridge is the oldest bridge in South Carolina and perhaps in the entire southeastern United States. Named for Joel Roberts Poinsett, it was built in 1820 as part of the Old Buncombe Road from , to Saluda Mountain.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tigerville.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in , , United States. As of the 2010 United States census the population was 1,312. is situated 4½ miles south of Poinsett Bridge.

Poinsett Bridge

Latitude
35.12942° or 35° 7′ 46″ north
Longitude
-82.38432° or 82° 23′ 4″ west
Open location code
867V4JH8+Q7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1294734193
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­bridge
Wiki­data ID
Q7207886
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In Other Languages

“Poinsett Bridge” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Poinsett Bridge

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