Martin Covered Bridge - Marshfield, Vermont
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Vermontish
N 44° 17.283 W 072° 24.482
18T E 706802 N 4907134
Former farmer's bridge is now a town park
Waymark Code: WM8E4M
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2010
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Last seen sitting in a field awaiting repairs, this former farm bridge has been fully restored and is now the centerpiece of a town park; one must cross the bridge to reach the picnic area and walk trails.

One unique feature is the functional cattle gate in the middle of the bridge.

Information in the cited NRHP page is incorrect as it stands: 1. The bridge is not privately owned, though it probably was when it was listed. 2. it is northeast of Plainfield village, but it is not in the town of Plainfield, which is easily explained: the bridge is within sight of the village, which actually straddles the Plainfield-Marshfield town line.

County / Borough / Parish: Washington

Year listed: 1974

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Transportation

Current function: Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Street address: Not listed

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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