Elk River

The Elk River has long served as the lifeline of Lincoln County, a winding ribbon of water that shapes both the landscape and the livelihood of its people. Often a lazy, meandering body of water perfect for fishing and canoeing, the river also possesses a wild, untamed spirit that has historically unleashed devastating floods upon the valley. Yet, this power has been harnessed for progress over the past two centuries; from the grist mills of early settlers to early hydroelectric plants, the Elk has driven the wheels of industry. Furthermore, the rich alluvial soil of the Elk River Valley has been the fertile source of the region's agriculture, sustaining the population with food and income for generations.

1926 Bridge Construction

Bearden Mill and FEL&P

Bearden's Mill is on the left and Fayetteville Electric Light and Power ele...

Bearden Mill Bridge 2

Bearden Mill Bridge 1924

Bearden Mill Bridge 1983

Bearden Mill Bridge Baptizing

Bearden Mill Bridge

Bearden Mill Fay Electric Generator

Bearden Mill Generating Plant2

Bearden Mill Generating Plant

Beardens Mill Baptism Postcard 1907 JF

Beardens Mill Bridge Color

Beardens Mill Color Postcard

Boaters on Elk at Stone Bridge

Bridge Construction at Fayetteville

Bridge over Elk River at Eldad Rd 1983

Bridge Over Elk River

Buildings on the Elk

This aerial photo is from 1946. It shows both the Stone Bridge and the 1926...

Construction of the new highway bridge over Elk River 1968

Cowley Mill .5 m. S. of Kelso RR Bridge,1890s

Elk River History

Harms Dam 1

Harms Dam 2

Harms Dam

Harms Generating Plant

History of Bearden Mill

History of Harms and Bearden Mill Power Generating Stations_Page_1

History of Harms and Bearden Mill Power Generating Stations_Page_2

Iron Bridge Over Elk River

Kelso Bridge by Roy Yeager

Kelso Bridge over Elk US 64E Highway

Kelso Bridge over the Elk on Hwy 64E

Kelso Bridge

Ladies Boating on Elk River

Main Bridge in Fayetteville

Morells Mill Dam

Morrells Mill Late 1800s

New bridge at Fayetteville 1926

Pearl City Bridge 1983

Pearl City Bridge Frozen

Processed Lincoln County Jail on bluff overlooking Elk River

Stone Bridge with wagons

Unknown Mill on Elk River