July 23, 2007
The new Christopher S. Bond Bridge across the Missouri at Hermann was opened to traffic on this day.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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