Kenyon Bridge facts for kids
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Kenyon Bridge
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| Location | Off NH 12A at Mill Brook and Town House Rd., Cornish City, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1882 |
| Architect | Tasker, James |
| Architectural style | Multiple Kingpost Truss |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000223 |
| Added to NRHP | May 22, 1978 |
The Kenyon Bridge is a very old and special covered bridge in Cornish, New Hampshire. It is also known as the Blacksmith Shop Bridge. This historic bridge crosses over Mill Brook near Town House Road.
Built way back in 1882, it is one of the few covered bridges from the 1800s that are still standing in New Hampshire. Because it is so important to history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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What is the Kenyon Bridge?
The Kenyon Bridge is found in a quiet, wooded area. It is a short distance east of Town House Road. The bridge stretches across Mill Brook, running mostly from east to west.
The bridge is about 96 feet (29 meters) long. It is also about 14.5 feet (4.4 meters) wide. The part you walk on is 90 feet (27 meters) long and 13 feet (4 meters) wide.
How Was the Bridge Built?
The bridge sits on strong supports made of stone. These stone supports were built without using cement. The bridge has a metal roof to protect its wooden parts.
The sides of the bridge are covered with vertical wooden planks. These planks cover the lower one-third of the bridge's main structure. Inside, the bridge uses a special design called "multiple kingpost trusses." These trusses are like strong, triangular frameworks that help the bridge hold its weight. Each truss has 28 sections and 29 posts.
Who Built the Kenyon Bridge?
The Kenyon Bridge was built in 1882. The builder was a local person named James Frederick Tasker (1826–1903). He was very well-known for building bridges in the area.
Why is it Called the Blacksmith Shop Bridge?
The bridge has another historic name: the Blacksmith Shop Bridge. This name comes from a blacksmith's shop that used to be very close to the bridge. A blacksmith named John Fellows owned this shop.
The bridge had a big repair job in 1963 to keep it strong. Today, cars cannot drive across the Kenyon Bridge. However, people can still walk across it and enjoy its history.
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(image 9 of 14) 2003 (HAER)
