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Friday Foto's - Turkey Jim's Covered Bridge, Campton, NH

By Keith Gilkey

Real Estate Agent with Re/Max Chesapeake

February 02, 2012 11:26 PM

Turkey Jim's Covered Bridge

The Turkey Jim's covered bridge in Campton, New Hampshire, is located off NH Route 49 on Old Stephans Road. Original bridge was built in 1883 and it was re-constructed in 1958 at an estimated cost of $3,700 and is 60.5' long after being pushed off it's foundation in a flood.

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This bridge was located on private property. It was in the Branch Brook Campground, which was once Turkey Jim's Turkey Farm. It is very sad the bridge once again was swept off it's foundation last summer due to the New England flooding.

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Turkey Jim's Covered Bridge had a Mascot!

I hope after evaluation the bridge will be re-built!

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JOSH EVANS *JoshEvansHomes 516-655-5000

Village Properties of Mineola, LLC - Mineola, NY

Great blog and great job. Keep up the good work and good luck to you this year. Thanks again for the info. Awesome job.

Feb 02, 2012 11:27 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Keith,

Looks like the "Ol boy" might need a little more work on it.

I love those shots of days gone by. Not that many of these old bridges left to see any more,

Looks like the chipmunk loves the place. LOL

Have a good day and weekend ahead my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Feb 02, 2012 11:33 PM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Keith ....I also hope they rebuild this one ....we need to save as many of these old images of time going by as we can! Great photo!

Have a great day in NH!

Feb 02, 2012 11:37 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Great shots of the covered bridge. And, good memories to have in your collection.

Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Feb 03, 2012 12:00 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Keith. Like you I hope the bridge is saved. Great pictures and a wonderful story. I really like the one with the squirrel. Thanks for sharing.

Feb 03, 2012 01:30 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Thanks for some great pictures of the old bridge. I was expecting to see turkeys sitting on the bridge when I clicked on it. I wonder if there are wild turkeys hanging around still after Jim moved on? I like the little chipmunk looking up at you. I hope someone decides to repair this lovely relic.

Feb 03, 2012 02:01 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

We would love to walk, drive through Turkey Jim's Covered Bridge! How cool is this just the type of thing Debbie and I love to explore. Thanks for sharing Keith.

Feb 03, 2012 03:20 AM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Keith: Lots of history surrounding this old bridge. Looks like the lodger is staying put too!

Feb 03, 2012 04:01 AM

Paul Peck

Peck Drywall and Painting serving Brevard County, Florida - Melbourne, FL

Licensed Drywall and Painting Contractor

Beautiful photos. That old covered bridge is just too cool Keith.

-Paul

Feb 03, 2012 06:31 AM

Keith Gilkey

Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD

410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

I will be posting more of these in the coming weeks. Everyone thanks for stopping by and leaving your comments.

Feb 04, 2012 12:39 AM

Friday Foto's - Turkey Jim's Covered Bridge, Campton, NH

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