Townshend in Windham County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Scott Bridge
Longest Wooden Span in Vermont
Erected 1990 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 43° 2.922′ N, 72° 41.768′ W. Marker is in Townshend, Vermont, in Windham County. Marker is on Vermont Route 30, half a mile south of Dam Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Townshend VT 05353, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Simpsonville Stone Arch Bridge (approx. 2.6 miles away); Taft Homestead Site (approx. 2.6 miles away); Clarina Howard Nichols (approx. 2.6 miles away); West River Railroad (approx. 4.8 miles away); Newfane Honor Roll (approx. 4.8 miles away); Newfane World War II Monument (approx. 4.8 miles away); Newfane Civil War Monument (approx. 4.8 miles away); In Memory of Jonathan Park (approx. 4.8 miles away).
Regarding Scott Bridge. The bridge carried Back Side Road over the West River, about ½ mile south of Townshend Dam. Only pedestrian traffic is permitted.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,171 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.