Meriden Bridge
Also known as Meriden Covered Bridge
About Meriden Bridge
Meriden Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 27, 1980: the first place in Plainfield to be listed. Only 191 of New Hampshire’s 802 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 22 MB · National Archives↗Finding Meriden Bridge
Northwest of Meriden, in Plainfield, NH
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 Meriden Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Meriden Bridge
Is Meriden Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 27, 1980 (Register number 80000321).
Is Meriden Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Hampshire has 24 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, 6.4 miles away.
Can you visit Meriden 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 Meriden Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 22 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 77845767 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.