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Wayne County Brownstown Boat Launch
Existing Conditions: The concrete launch is not ideal for non-motorized watercraft. Recommendations: Construct a soft shore launch and pathway connection to existing parking area. Locate new development east of the existing concrete launch. Repair and reopen existing restrooms. Potential livery location. |
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Jefferson Avenue/Huron River Bridge The original bridge, built during the War of 1812, was reconstructed later as a 102-foot swing bridge. An early long-span stringer bridge replaced the swing bridge in 1930 |
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Old Corduroy Road Remains
In 1812, U.S. troops and the Michigan Militia crossed the Huron River via raft and built a log road over the mucky wetlands of the river’s mouth. With improvements, it later became known as U.S. Turnpike, River Road, and Jefferson. Though buried under gravel and new road construction, a 1,500-foot portion of the original corduroy road is preserved here. Logs are exposed to paddlers heading north under the Jefferson Road Bridge during low water. |
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