National Register of Historic Places

Brown Covered Bridge

North Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont
Listed
January 21, 1974
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000250

About this property

The Brown Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge in Shrewsbury, Vermont. Located in the northwestern part of the town, it carries Upper Cold River Road over the Cold River. It was closed to vehicular traffic in 2011 due to damage from Hurricane Irene and reopened on July 5, 2016. Built in 1880 by noted Vermont bridgewright Nichols M. Powers, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2014, cited as one of the finest and least-altered examples of a Town lattice truss covered bridge in the United States.

Location

North Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont
43.56626, -72.91904

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Brown Bridge
Industrial
0 mi
Cold River Bridge
Industrial
2.4 mi
East Clarendon Railroad Station
Industrial
2.9 mi
Perkins, Arthur, House
Industrial
3 mi
Kingsley Grist Mill Historic District
Industrial
3.1 mi

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When was Brown Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Brown Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Brown Covered Bridge?

Brown Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Brown Covered Bridge?

The period of significance for Brown Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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