Cornish in Sullivan County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2023

1. Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge Marker

Inscription.
In the second half of the 1980's it became clear that this
Bridge would need substantial repairs if it was to continue
in service for vehicular traffic.

Many in state government wanted to close the bridge, and
build something up river.

Representative Merle Schotanus, [missing] Sullivan District 1,
rejected that idea, [missing]tely fought for funding to
completely [missing]e bridge. Through his determined [missing]
Rep. Schotanus ensured that this [missing]
[Cornis]h-Windsor Covered Bridge would [missing]o
carry traffic for decades to come.

Erected 2022.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list.

Location. 43° 28.382′ N, 72° 22.999′ W. Marker is in Cornish, New Hampshire, in Sullivan County. Marker is on New Hampshire Route 12A south of the Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cornish NH 03745, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lafayette's Tour (here, next to this marker); Cornish-Windsor Bridge (a few steps from this marker);

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Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away in Vermont); Edwin A. Battison (approx. 0.3 miles away in Vermont); a different marker also named Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away in Vermont); International Mechanical Engineering Heritage Collection (approx. 0.3 miles away in Vermont); American Precision Museum / Mill Brook & Waterpower (approx. 0.3 miles away in Vermont); a different marker also named Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away in Vermont). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cornish.

More about this marker. Unfortunately, the granite marker was damaged within a year of its installation.

Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2023

2. Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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