Silk Covered Bridge

Silk Covered Bridge
Bridge in September, 2005
Nearest city Bennington, Vermont
Coordinates 42°54′34″N 73°13′33″W / 42.90944°N 73.22583°W / 42.90944; -73.22583Coordinates: 42°54′34″N 73°13′33″W / 42.90944°N 73.22583°W / 42.90944; -73.22583
Built 1840
Architectural style Other
NRHP Reference # 73000190[1]
Added to NRHP August 28, 1973

The Silk Covered Bridge is located northwest of Bennington, Vermont. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

Recent history

On August 28, 2011 the Silk bridge was damaged by flood waters as a result of Hurricane Irene, although the bridge has been repaired and reopened.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2007-01-23). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Kane, Trish. "Video clips and news on covered bridge damage due to Hurricane Irene". Vermont Covered Bridges Society website. Retrieved 31 August 2011.


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