The Bedell Bridge was a Burr trusscovered bridge that spanned the Connecticut River between Newbury, Vermont and Haverhill, New Hampshire. Until its most recent destruction in 1979, it was the second-longest covered bridge in the United States
So far, there have been five bridges on this site. The first was built in 1805 and heavily damaged in 1823. Quickly rebuilt that year, it was washed away in 1841. A third bridge was carried away by a spring flood in 1862. The fourth bridge was destroyed in a storm on July 4, 1866. The final bridge, so far, was built that same year. It was in service for over a hundred years until it was closed to traffic in 1958.[3] It was scheduled for demolition in 1973 due to heavy damage that year.
A Save the Bedell Bridge Committee raised $250,000 to rebuild the bridge, which was completed by 1978 with the associated Bedell Bridge State Park. The bridge was rededicated on July 22, 1979 only to be blown away again by a windstorm on September 14, 1979. The state park, as well as the abutments and a pier in the river, are all that remain.
House used as blockhouse in the revolution. First frame house at Haverhill Corner. Built about 1770 by Col. Charles Johnston. A founder of Haverhill. A hero of Bennington. Home till 1842 of his son Capt. Michael Johnston. And till 1874 of his grandson Michael Johnston. Also of his great-grandchildren till 1882. This tablet erected by descendants under auspices of Haverhill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1925
One of the first roads opened in the town connecting Haverhill, Plymouth and Concord started at this point in 1808. Here also was the Bliss Tavern and the first Post Office in Haverhill. Placed by the Haverhill Chapter of the D.A.R. August 20, 1925
Inscription. Born in Boston and a veteran of the 1758 Battle of Ticonderoga. As a known participant in the Boston Tea Party, for his own and his children’s safety, he walked to North Haverhill in early 1774. He later served in the Northern Army under Gen. Gates in 1777. He was a shoemaker by trade and practiced his vocation here for the rest of his life. He is buried nearby in Horse Meadow Cemetery.
Erected by State of New Hampshire. Location. 44° 6.35′ N, 72° 2.133′ W. Marker is in North Haverhill, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is at the intersection of Darthmouth College Highway and Horse Meadow Road on Darthmouth College Highway.Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Haverhill NH 03774, United States of America.
Inscription: “1940 Erected in Memory of Frank R. Dean and his wife Lizzie N. Dean friends of this community whose names will ever live by all who knew them, who by their generous gift of $5,000 has made it possible to complete this water system.”
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Inscription: “1940 Erected in Memory of Frank R. Dean and his wife Lizzie N. Dean friends of this community whose names will ever live by all who knew them, who by their generous gift of $5,000 has made it possible to complete this water system.”
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Known locally as Haverhill Corner, this is the historic center of the town of Haverhill. Founded in 1763, it became the terminal town for the Coos turnpike that, winding its way across the state from Portsmouth, was the land-based route for goods and people to make their way to the North Country.
Below the village flows the Connecticut River that, in those days, provided water transportation to the area. As a result of this activity, there were many taverns and large houses built in Haverhill Corner during the Federal period, 1790-1820. The distinctive double commons are bordered by sections of white board fence attached to granite posts added during the Civil War period.
Local lore claims that Haverhill was a terminal on the Underground Railroad during this period.
Inscription. Constructed in 1829 by the towns of Bath and Haverhill at a cost of about $2,400, this is one of the oldest covered bridges in the United States. Built with 3-by-10-inch planks that were probably sawn at an adjacent mill, the span is the earliest surviving example of the lattice bridge truss that was patented in 1820 by Connecticut architect Ithiel Town (1784-1844). The bridge was strengthened with laminated wooden arches in 1921-22 and the upstream sidewalk was added at about the same time. The 256-foot-long bridge carried traffic for 170 years before being bypassed in 1999. Erected 2005 by NH Division of Historical Resources and the NH Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 190.) Location. 44° 9.186′ N, 72° 2.21′ W. Marker is in Woodsville, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is on Monroe Road (New Hampshire Route 135) 0.1 miles north of Central Street (U.S. 302), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodsville NH 03785, United States of America.
Inscription. The rivers’ junction two miles north was rendezvous for Rogers Rangers after their destruction of St. Francis, Que., Oct. 4, 1759. Pursuing Indians and starvation had plagued their retreat and more tragedy awaited here. The expected rescue party bringing food had come and gone. Many Rangers perished and early settlers found their bones along these intervales. Erected by State of New Hampshire. Location. 44° 7.667′ N, 72° 1.983′ W. Marker is in North Haverhill, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is on Dartmouth College Highway 0.2 miles south of S. Court Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Haverhill NH 03774, United States of America.
Inscription. In commemoration of the services of the Soldiers of Haverhill in the Wars of the Country Erected 1912 by The Town and Woman's Relief Corps No. 11. Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers Attached to Sculpture marker series. Location. 44° 5.383′ N, 72° 1.55′ W. Marker is in North Haverhill, New Hampshire, in Grafton County. Marker is at the intersection of Dartmouth College Highway and Benton Road on Dartmouth College Highway. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Haverhill NH 03774, United States of America.
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