Silk Covered Bridge
Also known as Robinson Bridge
About Silk Covered Bridge
Silk Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 28, 1973. It was among the first 6 of Bennington’s 30 listings, with two others the same day. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isCovered bridge in Bennington, Vermont. 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 · 105 MB · National Archives↗Finding Silk Covered Bridge
Northwest of Bennington off VT 67A, in Bennington, VT
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
12 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Silk Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Silk Covered Bridge
Is Silk Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 28, 1973 (Register number 73000190).
Is Silk Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Robert Frost Farm, 2.7 miles away.
Can you visit Silk 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 Silk Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 105 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 84285043 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.