Red Skelton Memorial Bridge

Red Skelton Memorial Bridge
Coordinates38°42′26″N 87°31′08″W / 38.707176°N 87.518988°W / 38.707176; -87.518988
Carries US 50
CrossesWabash River
LocaleVincennes, Indiana
History
Opened1963
Location
Interactive map of Red Skelton Memorial Bridge

The Red Skelton Memorial Bridge carries U.S. Route 50 over the Wabash River (across the Illinois state line) outside of Vincennes, Indiana. It is named after Vincennes-native American comedian Red Skelton, who joined Indiana Governor Matthew Welsh for the dedication of the bridge on September 3, 1963.

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