BLAINE — Bridgeport Elementary School fifth-graders spent their Friday morning at the historic S Bridge, exploring Ohio’s oldest sandstone bridge, which was constructed in 1828 as part of the old National Road.

The annual field trip sees Ohio National Road Association members John S. Marshall and Jeff Aland speak to the children, informing them of the rich history of the bridge.

The field trip was the brainchild of Pease Township Parks and Recreation event coordinator Kim Mokros and Marshall.

“Her and I were talking about the area around the bridge, how it’s beautiful, and how we should do something to promote this beautiful, historic bridge,” Marshall said. “As a result of that, we developed the S Bridge educational program for the fifth graders at Bridgeport school.”

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