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Swiftwater Covered Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Swiftwater Covered Bridge

Also known as Swiftwater Bridge

On the National Register since 197650 years
Listed 1976Bath
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About Swiftwater Covered Bridge

Swiftwater Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 21, 1976. It was among the first 2 of Bath’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level.

What it isCovered bridge in New Hampshire, United States of America. 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 · 26 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Swiftwater Covered Bridge

South of Bath on Valley Rd., in Bath, NH

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about Swiftwater Covered Bridge

Is Swiftwater Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 21, 1976 (Register number 76000127).

Is Swiftwater Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Hampshire has 24 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 19.9 miles away.

Can you visit Swiftwater 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 Swiftwater Covered Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 77845053 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.