Museum Covered Bridge
Built in 1845, the Museum Covered Bridge originally spanned the Lamoille River in Cambridge, Vermont. The trusses for the double bridge were assembled in a field next to the chosen site.- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: Historic bridge in Vermont
- Also known as: “Shelburne Museum Covered Bridge”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: The General Store and The Blacksmith Shop.
The General Store
Historic building
The General Store, constructed in 1840… The General Store is situated 470 feet west of Museum Covered Bridge.
The Blacksmith Shop
Historic building
The Blacksmith Shop is an exhibit building and… The Blacksmith Shop is situated 610 feet west of Museum Covered Bridge.
Colchester Reef Light
Lighthouse
The Colchester Reef Light in Vermont was a lighthouse off Colchester Point in Lake Champlain. Colchester Reef Light is situated 760 feet southwest of Museum Covered Bridge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shelburne Village Historic District and East Charlotte.
Shelburne Village Historic District
Neighborhood
East Charlotte
Hamlet
East Charlotte is an unincorporated village and… East Charlotte is situated 4½ miles southeast of Museum Covered Bridge.
Charlotte Center Historic District
Neighborhood
The Charlotte Center Historic District encompasses the… Charlotte Center Historic District is situated 4½ miles south of Museum Covered Bridge.
Museum Covered Bridge
- Categories: covered bridge, road bridge, bridge, building, tourism, historic site, and canopy
- Location: Shelburne, Chittenden County, Northwest Vermont, Vermont, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
44.37694° or 44° 22′ 37″ north
Longitude
-73.22952° or 73° 13′ 46″ west
Elevation
108 feet (33 metres)
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
87P89QGC+Q5
OpenStreetMap ID
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historic=yes
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man_made=bridge
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tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
“Museum Covered Bridge” goes by many names.
- German: “Museum Covered Bridge”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Shelburne Falls and Twin Orchards.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Settler’s Barn and Shelburne Museum Office.
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