Jay in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jay Covered Bridge
Photographed By Jordan Romano
1. Jay Covered Bridge Marker
Erected in 1857 by George Burt, the Jay Covered Bridge is the sole remaining wooden Howe Truss Bridge in the Adirondack Park. Restored to its original site in 2006.
Erected by Historic Town of Jay.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 44° 22.414′ N, 73° 43.51′ W. Marker is in Jay, New York, in Essex County. Marker is on Mill Hill Road south of John Fountain Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jay NY 12941, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Village Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Wilmington Bridge (approx. 4.7 miles away); Wilmington Community Dam (approx. 4.7 miles away); New York World War Veterans Memorial Highway (approx. 9 miles away); Clintonville (approx. 9.7 miles away); New York State Forest Preserve (approx. 10.4 miles away); Atlas F Missle Silo Site in Lewis, NY and War Veterans (approx. 10.4 miles away); Town of Lewis Veterans Park (approx. 10.4 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2023, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 34 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 26, 2023, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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