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Hopkinton Railroad Covered Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Hopkinton Railroad Covered Bridge

Also known as Contoocook Railroad Bridge

On the National Register since 198046 years
Town-Pratt Lattice TrussListed 1980Hopkinton
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About Hopkinton Railroad Covered Bridge

Hopkinton Railroad Covered Bridge, at Off NH 103 and NH 127, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 11, 1980. It was among the first 3 of Hopkinton’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level.

What it isOldest surviving covered railroad bridge. 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 · 32 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1849 to today

  1. 1849Built
  2. 1980Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 46 years
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Off NH 103 and NH 127, Hopkinton · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Hopkinton Railroad Covered BridgeStart here
  2. 2Contoocook Railroad DepotGreek Revival · next door

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Questions about Hopkinton Railroad Covered Bridge

Is Hopkinton Railroad Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 11, 1980 (Register number 80000294).

Is Hopkinton Railroad Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Hampshire has 24 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Webster, Daniel, Family Home, 13 miles away.

Can you visit Hopkinton Railroad 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 Hopkinton Railroad Covered Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 77845417 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.