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Scott Covered Bridge
A landmark in Townshend. The nearest other place is 5 min walk away. One of 5 history & landmarks in Townshend.
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On the National Register since 1973
Scott Covered Bridge
Scott Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 28, 1973. It is significant for its engineering and transportation at the national level.
Scott Covered Bridge is a covered bridge spanning the West River in Townshend, Vermont. Built in 1870, it is at 277 feet (84 m) one of the longest covered bridges in the state (the West Dummerston Covered Bridge is longer by three feet), exhibiting three different forms of support: a Town lattice truss, kingpost trusses, and laminated arches. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 197…
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The nearest neighbor is Townshend Dam Recreation Area, 5 min walk away.
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.