Artifact of the Week — March 12, 2020

Posted by on March 12, 2020
Dota Creek Bridge Dedication
Dota Creek Bridge Dedication

Dota Creek Bridge Dedication.  Left to right: David Pinkney Whisnant, Clevia Whisnant, Charlie Cicero Whisnant, Dave Whisnant (boy climbing on brige), Grace Fortune ?, Lucy Whisnant, —-, Eliza Coon (Gallie) Fortune in back, Peter S. Fortune, Blanche ? Fortune, —-Fortune, —-Fortune, —–, David Dave Whisnant (Callie’s father).  Children: (boy with hat…a Fortune), —–, Fred Whisnant (in dress), Allie Whisnant, Harrell Whisnant.

           David Dave Whisnant was instrumental in the creation of this bridge.  Peter S. Fortune was born March 2, 1868 in Rutherford County, Tennessee.  d. July 1, 1930 in Newark, Arkansas.  Eliza Gallie was born December 24, 1876 and died November 27, 1917 of the Spanish Influenza in Newark.  The photo was taken on the Dota Bridge near Pleasant Hill Cemetery. ca 1909

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