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Townshend, VT
WGN Number: 45-13-13
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Photo by Joe Nelson © 1997 |
The Scott Bridge is reputed to stand over one of the best swimming spots on West River. Indeed, a rope is often seen hanging from the span under missing sheathing planks. The bridge was named for the former Henry Scott homestead at the west end.
| Town: | Townshend |
| Location: | Route 30 |
| Crossing: | West River |
| Date: | 1870 |
| Builder: | Harrison Chamberlin |
| Truss Type: | Plank-lattice and kingpost |
| Truss Length: | 277 feet 3 inches |
Credits: All pictures, information and descriptions are taken from Spanning Time Vermont's Covered Bridges by Joseph C. Nelson ©1997 and the World Guide to Covered Bridges - 1989
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Joe Nelson, P.O Box 267, Jericho, VT 05465-0267
This file posted 03/07/2014