Buena Vista Ferry
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| Buena Vista Ferry | |
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| Buena Vista Ferry from the east landing | |
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| Crosses | Willamette River |
| Locale | Buena Vista, Oregon |
| Carries | Willamette Ferry Street Buena Vista Road |
| Quays | 2 |
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| Operator | Marion County, Oregon |
| Type | Cable |
| Length | 720 feet (220 m) |
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The Buena Vista Ferry connects Marion County and Polk County across the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located a few miles south of Independence, near the community of Buena Vista. The river is approximately 720 feet (220 m) wide at the crossing. The cable ferry has a capacity of four vehicles.
The ferry is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
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[edit] History
In 2011, the ferry was replaced with a new one paid for in part by federal stimulus funds.[1] The new vessel allows the ferry to operate year-round; formerly it only ran from April to October.[1]
[edit] See also
Canby Ferry and Wheatland Ferry are the state's other two ferries across the Willamette River.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Collins, Timm (May 11, 2011). "New ferry passing through soon". Statesman Journal. http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011105120333. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
[edit] External links
- Buena Vista Ferry information from Marion County
- Historic photos of Buena Vista Ferry from Salem Public Library
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Coordinates: 44°46′11″N 123°08′58″W / 44.76972°N 123.14944°W
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