Gorham Covered Bridge
About Gorham Covered Bridge
Gorham Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 12, 1974: the first place in Proctor to be listed. Only 71 of Vermont’s 902 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. It describes its style as Town lattice truss, as it does for 7 other Vermont listings. The listing covers 1 acre.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 105 MB · National Archives↗Finding Gorham Covered Bridge
North of Proctor across Otter Creek off VT 3, in Proctor, VT
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Town lattice truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Town lattice truss.
Memories of Gorham Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Gorham Covered Bridge
Is Gorham Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 12, 1974 (Register number 74000255).
Is Gorham Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Brown Bridge, 9.9 miles away.
Can you visit Gorham 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 Gorham 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 84285677 · Wikidata · old views from Proctor’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.