Bath, New Hampshire Historic Marker

This historic marker alongside US Route 302 in Bath has a hidden historic site next to it. When you stop and read the marker be sure to look to the right of it and look for a small trail called Mercy’s Path. A short walk brings you to Mercy Harriman’s original garden spot which is still maintained by Bath Historical Society.

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Haverhill – Bath Covered Bridge (Woodsville, New Hampshire)

The Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge in Woodsville was built in 1827 and spans the Ammonoosuc River. The bridge is the oldest covered bridge in America. The historic marker for the bridge is in a small parking area off NH Route 135 right after the junction with NH Route 10.

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The bridge itself is across the street in a little cul-de-sac. The bridge was bypassed for vehicle traffic in 1999 but is open to pedestrians. Before being bypassed the bridge carried traffic for a period of 170 years! The bridge has survived many mishaps to become the oldest covered bridge in America. In 1927 a large tree trunk pierced the side lattice of the bridge, during that same flood a barn floating down the river jammed against the side of the bridge. In 1984 it survived an arson attempt.

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After exploring the bridge be sure to walk out to the route 135 modern bridge for the best views of the covered bridge.

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Restaurant Review – Gather Together Cafe (Woodsville, New Hampshire)

The Gather Together Cafe in Woodsville has an unfortunate name for when we visited during the great pandemic of 2020. The cafe was open for takeout and all social distancing protocols were in effect when we stopped for a quick lunch on a road trip to Northern New Hampshire. The breakfast and lunch spot had a nice selection of sandwiches and salads available all made to order on premises.

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They also had some pre-made dishes that seemed to be very popular with the locals.

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Rita, Alex and I opted for sandwiches and we split a salad. I had a melted swiss cheese with caramelized onions panini which was incredible. The melted cheese was abundant and meshed well with the onions, delicious.

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Rita had roast beef with swiss cheese and caramelized onions,

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while Alex had a grilled cheese with tomato and bacon.

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The salad we split was grilled chicken with strawberries, blueberries, almonds, feta and a balsamic vinaigrette. It was also excellent.

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The restaurant itself looks like a converted home with a small seating area if the pandemic ever loosens its hold on us and there is a small outdoor seating area as well.

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There are some fast food options in town but if you are ever in the area please stop here for a wonderful lunch you will not be sorry.

Rogers Rangers Historic Marker – Haverhill, New Hampshire

This marker in Haverhill, New Hampshire commemorates the spot ~2 miles upriver from this location where Rogers Rangers were meant to rendezvous after their destruction of St. Francis, Quebec in 1759. Rogers Rangers was named after its commander Major Robert Rogers and they were attached to the British army during the French and Indian War. St. Francis was a jesuit settlement with a population of about 500 Native Americans mostly Abenaki. Rogers mission was successful but the toll on his men was great. He lost most of his men to a combination of disease and attack by Indians on their return to the area. It is rumored that there was a treasure of sacked loot brought with the rangers but when the sole survivor was found it was nowhere to be seen. The lost treasure of St. Francis is a local legend. Rogers Rangers specialized in unconventional warfare dressing in green and using guerrilla fighting tactics. The methods used by the rangers form the basis of the US Army Rangers handbook to this day.

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Bedell Bridge State Historic Site – Haverhill, New Hampshire

Bedell Bridge State Historic Site in Haverhill, New Hampshire is a 74 acre park located on the Connecticut River. The covered bridge here was destroyed by a wind storm in 1979 and only the abutments can be seen in the river today. There is a boat launch on site giving access to the river. A pleasant small park suitable for boating, fishing, picnics and calm relaxation. It can be somewhat crowded during peak season with most of the visitors being transient. Moody Bedell was a local businessman who operated a ferry from this location across the river to Bradford, Vermont. The charter for the construction of the bridge was made in 1802 next to Bedell’s ferry site.

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