The first inhabitants of New Hampshire were native people, including the Penacook, Winnipesaukee, Pigwacket, Sokoki, Cowasuck and Ossipee. After that, Europeans arrived and settled the state in 1776. With such a long history, it’s not surprising that there are so many haunted spots. In addition to creepy places such as ghostly hotels, there are also lots of haunted sites like trails and restaurants. Despite being so quintessentially New England, The Blair Bridge is one the most haunted bridges in New Hampshire.

At first glance, the Blair Bridge in Campton appears to be just like every other lovely place to visit in New Hampshire. The covered bridge, built in 1829, spans the Pemigewasset River and links NH Route 175, US Route 3, and I-93. It’s an important method of getting around, but there’s a bit more to it than that.

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You see, it’s also one of the most haunted bridges in New Hampshire.

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For 30 years the bridge stood did its job without anything strange to report. But in 1868, Lem Parker attempted to burn the bridge down, claiming that voices inside his head gave him the idea.

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Without witnesses, he wasn’t convicted and life went on. But, stories filled the community and people were wary of things that happened there.

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After the bridge was burned, it took some time to build a new one. But, not long after the arson, a horse plunged and drowned in the exact spot that the bridge once stood.

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Decades went by with only stories of strange and unsettling feelings reported while on the new bridge.

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But then, in 2011, Hurricane Irene brought down a tree limb causing $2.5 million in damages.

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Today, the Blair Bridge is considered one of the most haunted bridges in New Hampshire.

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You can visit the Blair Bridge throughout the year and it truly shines in all seasons. You can find it by adding your own starting point to these directions.

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Have you ever felt or seen anything strange when crossing the Blair Bridge?

If you love learning about haunted bridges in New Hampshire, you’ll want to gather some friends and take a terrifying New Hampshire road trip to some of the most haunted places in the state.

 

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