Pont John Cook Bridge
Posted by: 13coach13
N 45° 25.337 W 071° 37.940
19T E 294062 N 5033233
The John Cook covered bridge is located on the outskirts of town as you travel from Cookshire to East Angus. This very scenic route is known as the "Loyalists’ Circuit." The bridge was built across the former riverbed of the Eaton River.
Waymark Code: WM9AKD
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 07/22/2010
Views: 86
The town of Cookshire was founded by Loyalists in 1892. They had followed the Abenakis, who had once set up seasonal camps there.
The town is named after Captain John Cook, its first colonist who, in 1795, acquired hundreds of hectares of land for agricultural purpose.
The John Cook covered bridge was built in 1878. In 1980 The Eaton River was diverted, and a new bridge was built because of the banks erosion.
Today the bridge is part of a trail system, and sees only pedestrian and cyclist traffic.
Current Condition of Bridge: It is in good condition, as it is only for cyclists and pedestrians.
Description of Covered Bridge: Town Truss Type, 40.5 metres long
Year Built: Original - 1868 Rebuilt - 1980
Parking (If not at the bridge):: There is a parking lot right at the bridge.
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Rte. 253, Cookshire, Quebec, Canada
Web Address: Not listed
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