We urge the Oconee County Board of Commissioners to make every effort possible to acquire the land surrounding the Elder Covered Bridge in an effort to create an Elder Bridge Park.
Acquisition of the land surrounding the bridge would enable both tourists and Oconee County residents to enjoy the historic covered bridge and the shoals on Rose Creek. It would also represent a critical first step toward implementing a 2007 plan for a county park in the area. Given the scenic and historic values of the Elder Bridge area, and tourism dollars it could produce for the county, it should be a high priority for preservation.
I have submitted a formal request for a meeting with the Board of Commissioners to present this development proposal. The current focus is preparing a briefing packet that highlights the economic benefits of the 2007 park plan. I will notify you once a representative from the county office confirms a time to discuss the land acquisition.
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Sarah Gomez
16 years ago
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YES PLEASE. we need more places to go outside near the water. it would be great for the county.
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Lisa Fisher
16 years ago
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This really needs to happen. That bridge is such a beautiful part of our history and we should be showing it off instead of letting it go to waste.
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Kevin Harris
16 years ago
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DO IT. Why are we waiting since 2007???
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Mark Espinoza
16 years ago
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Fix it up and make it a park. My family has lived in Oconee for generations and we love that spot.
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Jennifer Alvarez
16 years ago
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The shoals are so pretty and it would be a shame to lose access to them. build the park.
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David Lowe
16 years ago
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Keeping local history alive is worth the investment. plus think about the people who would visit just for the bridge.
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We urge the Oconee County Board of Commissioners to make every effort possible to acquire the land surrounding the Elder Covered Bridge in an effort to create an Elder Bridge Park.
Acquisition of the land surrounding the bridge would enable both tourists and Oconee County residents to enjoy the historic covered bridge and the shoals on Rose Creek. It would also represent a critical first step toward implementing a 2007 plan for a county park in the area. Given the scenic and historic values of the Elder Bridge area, and tourism dollars it could produce for the county, it should be a high priority for preservation.
I have submitted a formal request for a meeting with the Board of Commissioners to present this development proposal. The current focus is preparing a briefing packet that highlights the economic benefits of the 2007 park plan. I will notify you once a representative from the county office confirms a time to discuss the land acquisition.
6 Comments
S
Sarah Gomez
16 years ago
Featured
YES PLEASE. we need more places to go outside near the water. it would be great for the county.
L
Lisa Fisher
16 years ago
Featured
This really needs to happen. That bridge is such a beautiful part of our history and we should be showing it off instead of letting it go to waste.
K
Kevin Harris
16 years ago
Featured
DO IT. Why are we waiting since 2007???
M
Mark Espinoza
16 years ago
Featured
Fix it up and make it a park. My family has lived in Oconee for generations and we love that spot.
J
Jennifer Alvarez
16 years ago
Featured
The shoals are so pretty and it would be a shame to lose access to them. build the park.
D
David Lowe
16 years ago
Featured
Keeping local history alive is worth the investment. plus think about the people who would visit just for the bridge.
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YES PLEASE. we need more places to go outside near the water. it would be great for the county.