Buena Vista Ferry
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Buena Vista Ferry from the east landing | |
| Locale | Buena Vista, Oregon |
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| Waterway | Willamette River |
| Transit type | Cable ferry |
| Carries |
Willamette Ferry Street Buena Vista Road |
| Terminals | 2 |
| Operator | Marion County, Oregon |
| System length | 720 feet (220 m) |
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 six vehicles.[1]
The ferry is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
History
In 2011, the ferry was replaced with a new one paid for in part by federal stimulus funds.[2] The new vessel allows the ferry to operate year-round; formerly it only ran from April to October.[2]
See also
The previous ferry decommissioned in 2011
Canby Ferry and Wheatland Ferry are the state's other two ferries across the Willamette River.
References
- ↑ West Coast Ferries Forum: Buena Vista (Oregon) ferry retired, new boat comin
- 1 2 Collins, Timm (May 11, 2011). "New ferry passing through soon". Statesman Journal. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
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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