Newfield Covered Bridge - Newfield, NY
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N 42° 21.767 W 076° 35.416
18T E 369047 N 4691281
"The Newfield Covered Bridge was built in 1851-1853 at a total cost of $800. The bridge crosses the West branch of the Cayuga Inlet "
Waymark Code: WMT9DY
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2016
Views: 2
text: "Newfield Covered Bridge built in 1853 and dedicated to Elijah Moore, son of an early settler, this bridge is the oldest covered bridge in daily use in New York state. Constructed a a cost of 800.00, the distinctive diamond pattern of the "town lattice truss" is pinned together with tunnels or "tree nails". The roof and siding serve to protect the structure from the ravages of nature. Popular in the 1800's because of the plentiful and inexpensive timber covered bridges or "timber tunnels" became places for social gatherings. This is the only remaining covered bridge in Tompkins County."
Marker Name: Newfield Covered Bridge
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: Tompkins County
City/Town/Village Name: Newfield
County: Tompkins
Region: Finger Lakes (Region 3)
Website: [Web Link]
Dedication Date: Not Listed
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