Today the Covered Bridge is Newfield's most prized icon, rich with memories of those whose travels have taken them through this historic site. If it could only talk, what extraordinary stories we would hear...
The Newfield Covered . . . — — Map (db m143201) HM
Hobart Estabrook came from
Conn. In 1827 as Land Agent
for the 16K acre tract that
includes present Conn. Hill.
Buried Here in 1872. — — Map (db m76138) HM
Burial place of Civil War soldier Captain Joseph Gregg. He enlisted in the 137th New York Volunteers in 1862 and his unit fought at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. He was wounded on July 2nd and died on July 3rd. — — Map (db m143194) HM
In loving memory of our forefathers who came from Czechoslovakia in the early 1900’s to seek better lives and built their Premysl Otakar Lodge and Hall to enrich and preserve their culture. — — Map (db m225741) HM
For Their Dedication to the Preservation of the Newfield Covered Bridge
Marie and Grant Musser, long time residents of Thompkins County have actively pursued the preservation of the Newfield Covered Bridge since 1969. Their perseverance . . . — — Map (db m159638) HM
Built in 1853 and dedicated to Elijah Moore, son of an early settler, this bridge is the oldest Covered Bridge in daily use in New York state. Constructed at the cost of $800.00, the distinctive diamond pattern of the "Town Lattice Truss" is pinned . . . — — Map (db m19677) HM
Once a Saponi Indian settlement, Newfield began as part of Watkins & Flint Purchase in Tioga County; added to Tompkins County in 1823. — — Map (db m224476) HM
