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od Gilkey BridgeFrom Thomas Creek Alpacas, turn Right (west) onto Robinson Dr. and travel approximately 1.8 miles.

Turn Left (south) on Goar Rd. Travel approximately 1 mile  and cross Thomas Creek on Gilkey Bridge.

Although long ago dismantled, this spot once had two covered bridges - one for the highway and one for the railroad - as can be seen in the 1939 photograph here.  (Look closely and see the steam locomotive entereing the railway bridge.)

Approximatley 1/10th mile south of Gilkey Bridge there is a sign commemorating Gilkey Station.  This was a flag stop on the railway - a shipping point for local farm produce.


 
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