The Prentiss Bridge, located in Sullivan County near Charlestown and Walpole, was built by Albert S. Granger and is the third bridge on this site. The date of the first structure is unknown but the second was built in December 1791 on land cleared and settled by John Prentiss in 1785. In 1805, the Cheshire Turnpike Company took over the bridge as part of the turnpike from Canada to Boston. On March 10, 1874, the town voted to raise $1,000 to replace the old structure with a thirty foot Granger covered bridge. It served the community until it was bypassed in 1954 and now serves foot traffic only. It is also known as the Drewsville Bridge. The Langdon Bicentennial Committee will provide the materials for a local volunteer effort to repair both the Prentiss Bridge and the nearby McDermott Bridge. The Prentiss Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Location:
Rte 12A on Old Cheshire Tpke, Langdon New Hampshire 03602
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06/08 Coming to The Langdon area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
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