Bedell Bridge State Park
State park in Grafton County, New Hampshire
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Bedell Bridge State Park, also known as Bedell Bridge State Historic Site, is a 74-acre (30 ha) state park located in Haverhill, New Hampshire, on the Connecticut River. It is open year-round and offers walking, picnicking, non-motorized boating, and fishing. A Fish and Game boat launch is located within the park.[3]
LocationHaverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire
Coordinates44°02′42″N 72°04′23″W[1]
Area74 acres (30 ha)
Elevation384 feet (117 m)[1]
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| Location | Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 44°02′42″N 72°04′23″W[1] |
| Area | 74 acres (30 ha) |
| Elevation | 384 feet (117 m)[1] |
| Established | 1970[2] |
| Administrator | New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | Bedell Bridge State Historic Site |
History
The property is the site of the former Bedell Covered Bridge, which was the second-longest covered bridge in the United States,[a] until its destruction by wind in 1979. The bridge's stone piers still remain in the river. The bridge formerly connected Haverhill to Newbury, Vermont.[3]
