Atherton Bridge
The Atherton Bridge is a historic iron truss bridge in Lancaster, Massachusetts, spanning the South Branch of the Nashua River. It is a rare example of a hybrid pony truss that is similar to the 19th century truss design of Simeon S.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Photo: Jet Lowe, Public domain.
- Type: Bridge
- Description: bridge in United States of America
- Also known as: “Bolton Road Bridge”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Old Settlers’ Burying Ground and Middle Cemetery.
Old Settlers’ Burying Ground
Cemetery
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The Old Settlers' Burying Ground is an historic cemetery off Main Street in southern Lancaster, Massachusetts. Established by 1674, it is the town's oldest formal cemetery, its burials including family members of many early settlers. Old Settlers’ Burying Ground is situated 1,500 feet north of Atherton Bridge.
Middle Cemetery
Cemetery
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The Middle Cemetery is an historic cemetery on Main Street in southern Lancaster, Massachusetts. Established in 1798, it is the town's third oldest cemetery, with active burials taking place until 1969. Middle Cemetery is situated 1,700 feet northwest of Atherton Bridge.
Atlantic Union College
School
Photo: Paul Keleher, CC BY 2.0.
Atlantic Union College was a private Seventh-day Adventist college in South Lancaster, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1882. The college closed in 2018 due to accreditation and financial problems. Atlantic Union College is situated 3,500 feet west of Atherton Bridge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lancaster and South Lancaster.
Lancaster
Village
Photo: Marcbela, Public domain.
Clinton is in Massachusetts. This is a large town in Worcester County with a number of small settlements in the area, including Berlin, Lancaster, Boylston, Bolton and Sterling.
South Lancaster
Suburb
Clinton
Photo: Marcbela, Public domain.
Clinton is in Massachusetts. This is a large town in Worcester County with a number of small settlements in the area, including Berlin, Lancaster, Boylston, Bolton and Sterling.
Atherton Bridge
- Categories: road bridge, historic site, and transportation
- Location: Worcester, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
42.4448° or 42° 26′ 41″ northLongitude
-71.67199° or 71° 40′ 19″ westOpen location code
87JCC8VH+W6OpenStreetMap ID
way 1027229685OpenStreetMap feature
historic=bridgeOpenStreetMap feature
man_made=bridgeWikidata ID
Q4813590
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In Other Languages
“Atherton Bridge” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Atherton Bridge”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Atherton Bridge Conservation Area and Cosimi Conservation Area.
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