New Hampshire is lovely. We all know that. From the summertime beaches to the green mountain peaks, a trip through the state reveals all the things about New England that everybody loves. Beauty, things to do and fun history. But, there are some things to see here that come with a bit of a…strange history. This covered bridge is a great example. Unexplained disasters and multiple restorations make us wonder if there isn’t something spooky at play here. Let us know what you think!
Built in 1829, the Blair Covered Bridge spans the Pemigewasset River in Campton, connecting New Hampshire Route 175, U.S. Route 3 and Interstate 93.
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And, while it’s always great to see New Hampshire’s covered bridges, this one has a bit of a nefarious past.
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Some actually say this bridge is cursed. Others say it’s just had more than its fair share of odd occurrences.
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It’s hard to tell, but the facts seem to point to something strange going on here.
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First, the bridge was burned down at the hands of Lem Parker.
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He confessed that “God told him to do it,” but because there were no witnesses he was never convicted of arson.
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While this stretch of river had no bridge, a horse drowned at the exact spot where it should have stood. When that happened, a replacement was quickly built.
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In 2011, the bridge was impaled by a giant limb during Hurricane Irene, causing $2.5 Million worth of damage.
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It’s clear that this bridge was gone through more than it deserves, but is it cursed? Hard to say. What do you think?
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To find the bridge, head to Campton, New Hampshire. To find directions from your own starting point, click here.
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Luckily not all of New Hampshire’s covered bridges come with this type of mystery. Most are exactly the quintessentially New England landmarks you expect to see here. For some of our favorites, check out the New Hampshire covered bridge trail.
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