Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge
Pine Mountain Scenic highway & this bridge, spanning historic King´s Gap, are living monuments to President Roosevelt´s abiding interest in the natural features of Warm Springs´ environs. He, personally, selected the location of this road atop Pine Mtn. & with Federal funds available, forwarded construction.
King´s Gap, a natural break in the Pine Mtn. barrier, was the site of an early settlement on the stage route between Newnan & Columbus. King´s Gap Post Office functioned from May 16, 1829 to October 7, 1856. Bridge and Scenic Highway were built, 1934-1938.
GHM 072-8 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1957
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: GA Cacher.