Blacksmith Shop Bridge
No. 21
Built in 1882 by James F. Tasker for $913.50, the Blacksmith Shop Covered Bridge spans Mill Brook in Cornish. The 96-foot multiple kingpost truss is one of only four surviving examples of its type in New Hampshire. Closed to vehicles in the 1970s because of rot and sagging, the bridge was restored by Milton S. Graton & Sons with state grants and local fundraising. The Blacksmith Shop Covered Bridge reopened in 1983 and remains open to pedestrians.
Blacksmith Shop Bridge Video
Blacksmith Shop Bridge Podcast Episode
The Covered Bridges of Cornish with David Kruidenier
Kim speaks with David Kruidenier, President of the Cornish Historical Society. David shares what makes Cornish one of New Hampshire’s most historically significant towns and explains how its four covered bridges, historic architecture, and deep sense of place reflect the community’s rich heritage and ongoing commitment to preservation.
James F. Tasker Article
Blacksmith Shop Bridge Photo Album
