Merrymac Covered Bridge - New Hampshire Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Site of an old covered bridge at Weston Park on Turkey Hill Rd. Text of plaque:

"The "Merrymac" Turkey Hill Covered Bridge. "Merrymac's" first covered bridge crossed the Souhegan River at this site. The bridge was initially built in 1751, rebuilt in 1830, and then again in 1859. The final bridge was 124 feet long and 16 feet wide. The covered bridge stood for over 100 years. The bridge was one of New Hampshire's oldest until it was destroyed by arsonists on April 7, 1968. The stone abutments are still in place on the east Souhegan river bank."

Marker Name: Merrymac Turkey Hill Covered Bridge Marker Type: Local/Unofficial Marker Location: Merrimack Official Marker Number: Not listed Date Marker Established: Not listed

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