Civil War
Broad River
Early boundary between Cherokee and Catawba Indians. Name first applied about 1745. Faust's Ford, 2 mi. above, used in Revolution. First bridge opened 1829, burned 1865 to delay Sherman's army which crossed on pontoon bridges downstream. Bridge rebuilt 1867, burned 1925. Concrete bridge completed 1930.
40-50Richland County
Where it stands. South side of River Dr. (U.S. Hwy. 176) at east side of the Broad River Bridge, Columbia, Columbia