Howe Covered Bridge
About Howe Covered Bridge
Howe Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 10, 1974. It was among the first 5 of Tunbridge’s 9 listings, with two others the same day. The Register lists it for its engineering, transportation and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Kingpost Truss, as it does for 7 other Vermont listings. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isCovered bridge in Orange County, Vermont, USA. 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 · 78 MB · National Archives↗1879 to today
- 1879Built
- 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
Finding Howe Covered Bridge
South of Tunbridge off VT 110, over First Branch of White River, in Tunbridge, 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.
Kingpost Truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Kingpost Truss.
Memories of Howe Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Howe Covered Bridge
Is Howe Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 10, 1974 (Register number 74000241).
Is Howe Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Justin Smith Morrill Homestead, 6.2 miles away.
Can you visit Howe 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 Howe Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 78 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 84285537 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.