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 Welcome to the Covered Bridges of Montgomery. Just why were bridges covered? Well, the main reason these wooden bridges were built with a roof and walls was to protect the main structure from the elements. Snow and rain can cause timber to rot. Beating sun and blowing winds make them dry. Of course other reasons include keeping the horses from getting spooked by the sights and sounds of the river, and creating a place to escape a sudden downpour or storm. Or, perhaps they were used as a hide-out for young lovers, since another name for a covered bridge is "Kissing Bridge". We welcome you, and encourage you, to visit our treasured Covered Bridges. All are over 100 years old. Many are still used today, while some are either not used for traffic or have limited use. Enjoy them and keep them safe. They are a window to our history and a legacy to our future. |
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The 7 Covered Bridges of Montgomery
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 The Jewett brothers, Sheldon and Savannah, built all seven of Montgomery's Covered Bridges. Since
they operated a sawmill, they could mill the wood to their own requirements. Hemlock, being a very durable and
strong wood, was the wood of choice. In building the bridges, the Jewett brothers
built all seven with a common design. They began by putting a pier type foundation on either side of the river.
Then the main beams were positioned across the water onto the foundation. Next, the lattice trusses were moved
into position and the top beams tied. The roof was put up last. |
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| Vermont has nearly 100 Covered Bridges throughout the state. There are more than 20 Covered
Bridges within an hour's circumference of Montgomery. If you love Covered Bridges, plan on a visit to The Inn On
Trout River. When you visit the inn, we would be happy to give you a map and directions to all the Covered Bridges
in our area. If you REALLY Love Covered Bridges, click here
for a couple of poems about them.
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