Taftsville near Woodstock in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Taftsville Covered Bridge
Photographed By PaulwC3, December 26, 2014
1. Taftsville Covered Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Taftsville Covered Bridge. . The Taftsville Covered Bridge is a rare example of early vernacular wooden truss covered bridges in the United States. All evidence indicates the builder, a longtime Taftsville resident named Solomon Emmons III, used no existing patented bridge truss designs, and that the design and construction techniques are unique. Constructed entirely of local wood and stone in 1836, at a cost of $1800, it is the oldest covered bridge in Windsor County, and the third oldest in the state. At approximately 189 feet in length at the floor, and 200 feet at the roof, it is the second longest covered bridge in Vermont. On August 28, 2011, Tropical Storm Irene devastated the south abutment, closing the bridge for two years while extensive repairs and restoration efforts were made.
The Taftsville Covered Bridge is a rare example of early vernacular wooden truss covered bridges in the United States. All evidence indicates the builder, a longtime Taftsville resident named Solomon Emmons III, used no existing patented bridge truss designs, and that the design and construction techniques are unique. Constructed entirely of local wood and stone in 1836, at a cost of $1800, it is the oldest covered bridge in Windsor County, and the third oldest in the state. At approximately 189 feet in length at the floor, and 200 feet at the roof, it is the second longest covered bridge in Vermont. On August 28, 2011, Tropical Storm Irene devastated the south abutment, closing the bridge for two years while extensive repairs and restoration efforts were made.
Erected 2013 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 43° 37.842′ N, 72° 28.096′ W. Marker is near Woodstock, Vermont, in Windsor County. It is in Taftsville. Marker is at the intersection of Covered Bridge Road and Happy Valley Road on Covered Bridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodstock VT 05091, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Wide view of the Taftsville Covered Bridge Marker
Photographed By PaulwC3, December 26, 2014
3. Taftsville Covered Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.