Naming of bridge after Ludwig Baumgardner

At the Council meeting held on 18 December, it was resolved that the new bridge constructed where Wallaces Gap Road crosses over Back Creek be named the Ludwig Baumgardner Bridge.

This bridge is in the locality of Long Flat, Majors Creek and replaced the previous timber bridge with a new concrete one. It had not previously been named, however is referred to locally as Long Flat Bridge.

Background

This initiative has come from Mr Brian MacDonald, a well-known local historian and long-term resident of Majors Creek who was born around the time Ludwig Baumgardner passed away.

Ludy, as he was familiarly known, was an icon in the village and a generous man who supported many organisations including race meetings and the Braidwood Show. He lived on the righthand side of the old bridge, and it was always referred to as Ludy’s Bridge.

If approved by Council, it is proposed that a modest plaque be installed nearby explaining Ludwig’s importance to the district and that the Majors Creek Progress Association and the greater local community be invited to contribute to its funding, placement and design.

A copy of Mr Baumgardner’s obituary is also included and available for download in the document library.

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