This is a photograph of the Clarkton Bridge that crosses the Staunton River Bridge. The bridge was built in 1902 and connected Halifax County, VA with Charlotte County, VA. On the back of this photo is the name Percy Haley. Percy (1890-1959) was the son of Will and Clara Haley. I’m not sure if the young man leaning on the railing of the bridge is actually Percy or not.
Here is a close-up.
Cousins – does anyone know?
Today the bridge is open to foot traffic only. You can read more about this bridge here and see current photos of the bridge here.
Lisa, I remember going with my Dad to visit Percy in Brookneal Va. It does not look like I remember him. I was around ten years old then and he was in his sixties so it could very well be him. Garland Haley
Garland, A couple of weeks ago I found the same photograph in the Halifax County Heritage Book. No one in the photograph was identified. Makes me wonder of this was a stock photo that was take and distributed.