Carleton Bridge
Also known as Carleton Covered Bridge
About Carleton Bridge
Carleton Bridge, at On Carleton Rd. over South Branch Ashuelot River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 10, 1975: the first place in Swanzey to be listed. Only 65 of New Hampshire’s 802 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, 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 Carleton Bridge
On Carleton Rd. over South Branch Ashuelot River, Swanzey
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 Carleton Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Carleton Bridge
Is Carleton Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 10, 1975 (Register number 75000121).
Is Carleton Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Hampshire has 24 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Harrisville Historic District, 11.1 miles away.
Can you visit Carleton 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 Carleton 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 77844874 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.