Russ Dixon Bridge – Correctionville, IA
N 42° 29.076 W 095° 47.416
15T E 270670 N 4707356
This bridge was named for prominent Correctionville citizen and bridge-builder Russell A. Dixon.
Waymark Code: WMBJGD
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2011
Views: 5
This bridge was named for prominent Correctionville citizen and bridge-builder Russell A. Dixon. It is located just north of town on Co. Hwy L 36.
The Person
As a young man Russ Dixon moved from his home in West Plains, Missouri to Correctionville, IA where he had worked with his brother for several summers. He and Ellis purchased the Moville Construction Company which then became the Dixon Brothers Construction Company, building bridges and culverts throughout northwestern Iowa. When Russ and Ellis retired, the business was sold to Russ’s two sons.
The Bridge
The original bridge over the Little Sioux River was built in 1936 and was located to the west of the bridge that is used today. The new bridge, constructed by Dixon Construction Company was completed in 2007, and the old bridge was torn down. The current bridge now bears Russ Dixon’s name as a tribute to his legacy as a bridge builder and to his many contributions to his community. Although he passed away before the bridge was completed, he was able to see it during the construction process.
--Information is taken from an historical marker at the south end of the bridge.
Year it was dedicated: 2007
Location of Coordinates: south end of bridge near historical marker
Type of place/structure you are waymarking: bridge
Related Web address (if available): Not listed
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