Bedell Bridge State Park
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| Location | Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 44°02′42″N 72°04′23″W / 44.045°N 72.073°W |
| Area | 74 acres (0.30 km2) |
| Operated by | New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | Bedell Bridge State Historic Site |
Bedell Bridge State Park, also known as Bedell Bridge State Historic Site, is a 74-acre (30 ha) state park located in Haverhill, New Hampshire, on the Connecticut River. It is open year-round and offers walking, picnicking, non-motorized boating, and fishing. A Fish and Game boat launch is located within the park.[1]
History
The property is the site of the former Bedell Covered Bridge, which was the second-longest covered bridge in the United States,[a] until its destruction by wind in 1979. The bridge's stone piers still remain in the river. The bridge formerly connected Haverhill to Newbury, Vermont.
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References
- ^ "Bedell Bridge State Historic Site". nhstateparks.org. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
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