A Texas State Historical Marker alongside Farm To Market Road 920 denotes the spot of the original bridge today.

The wooden bridge was used for a portion of the Butterfield Overland Mail stage route used for only a few months between August 1860 and March 1861.

After the American Civil War began, the mail route was no longer used and the original wooden bridge was abandoned, deteriorated and collapsed into the river.

In 1873 a new iron bridge was built and a post office established, thus formally creating the city of Bridgeport, TX.

Its future was assured in 1882 when Charles Cates discovered a vein of bituminous coal while drilling for water.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

Lake Bridgeport is located west of the city and offers recreational boating and watersports, as well as freshwater fishing.

Every year, the bank donates thousands of dollars and numerous hours of community service to the school district and local charities.