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Stark Covered Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Stark Covered Bridge

Stark’s first place on the National RegisterListed Dec 1, 1980; only 208 of New Hampshire’s 802 listings are older
Paddleford TrussListed 1980Stark
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About Stark Covered Bridge

Stark Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 1, 1980: the first place in Stark to be listed. Only 208 of New Hampshire’s 802 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering, transportation and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Paddleford Truss, as it does for 1 other New Hampshire listings.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 20 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

East of Groveton at NH 10 and Northside Rd., in Stark, NH · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Stark Covered BridgeStart here
  2. 2Stark Union ChurchGreek Revival · next door

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Questions about Stark Covered Bridge

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

Yes. It was added on Dec 1, 1980 (Register number 80000283).

Is Stark Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Hampshire has 24 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Mount Washington Hotel, 23.8 miles away.

Can you visit Stark 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 Stark Covered Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 20 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 77844919 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.