First Connecticut River Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member New England n00b
N 43° 07.709 W 072° 26.240
18T E 708447 N 4778270
A sign noting the first bridge across the Connecticut River.
Waymark Code: WMPG4
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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First Connecticut River Bridge
The first bridge across this river
was built approximately 1/4 mile
north of this location in 1785 by
Colonel Enoch Hale. This toll bridge
replaced in 1840 was recognized in
the 18th century as one of Americas'
outstanding bridges because of its
unique engineering style. Its replace-
ment was made a free bridge in 1904.

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Marker Name: First Connecticut River Bridge

Official Marker Number: 61

Marker Type: Official NH State

Marker Location: Walpole

Date Marker Established: 1970
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