Old Covered Bridge
About Old Covered Bridge
Old Covered Bridge, at Covered Bridge Lane, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 24, 1978. It was among the first 3 of Sheffield’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level.
What it isBridge in Sheffield, Massachusetts. 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 · 40 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Covered Bridge Lane, Sheffield · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Old Covered BridgeStart here
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Sheffield Plain Historic DistrictGreek Revival · 0.3 mi on
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Old Covered Bridge
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Questions about Old Covered Bridge
Is Old Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 24, 1978 (Register number 78000445).
Is Old Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Du Bois, William E.B., Boyhood Homesite, 4.2 miles away.
Can you visit Old Covered 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 Old Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 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 63794362 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.