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Stark had grown to over 400 people. The townspeople of Stark
decided to build a union church where all faiths could meet.
Stark Covered Bridge was originally a simple Paddleford truss
with a center pier. During the 1890s, high water removed the
center pier and the bridge was washed downstream. It was
brought back by men and oxen and set on new stone piers.
Arches were added to strengthen the span and the center pier
was removed. The bridge failed again in the 1940s and in 1954
was rehabilitated by removing the arch, adding steel, and
building a center pier. The Stark Bridge is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. www.state.nh.us/nhdhr/bridges
See: Stark Village Church
See: Stark Village Covered Bridge
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