Town Bridge
Also known as Bridge No. 5222
About Town Bridge
Town Bridge, at Town Bridge over Farmington River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 5, 1999. The Register lists it for its engineering and industry, at the state level. It describes its style as Parker Through Truss, as it does for 2 other Connecticut listings.
What it isTruss bridge in Canton, Connecticut. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 27 MB · National Archives↗Finding Town Bridge
Town Bridge over Farmington River, Canton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Town Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Town Bridge
Is Town Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 5, 1999 (Register number 99000923).
Is Town Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is First Church of Christ, 8.8 miles away.
Can you visit Town Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Town Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132354659 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.