Enthusiasts of the paranormal are always looking to find their next haunted destination. Texas is home to many a haunted hotspot, but one sticks out among the rest. The Old Alton Bridge, also know as Goatman’s Bridge, is one of the most haunted bridges in Texas that will send chills up your spine.
The bridge in question connects the towns of Denton and Copper Canyon, and harkens back to 1884.
Nicolas Henderson/Flickr The once-busy bridge was meant to carry horses and cars across the river.
The bridge became know as Goatman after Oscar Washburn, a goat seller, settled into the area. He was a friendly African American farmer who was tragically lynched in the 1930s.
Nicolas Henderson/Flickr The legend says that he was hung on the bridge with a noose, and when townspeople returned to the site, the body had disappeared.
There are similar stories to the Goatman’s, which has led to adventurers seeking paranormal activity on the bridge.
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Legend says that dark rituals have been performed on the bridge to open the portal to another dimension.
E’s Adventures in Life/Flickr That is a sign to probably stay away during nightfall!
Reports of screams and laughter abound. A Halloween tradition is to visit the bridge and honk your car horn twice. You might just see Goatman’s “fiery red eyes”.
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Others say that you knock on the steel three times, you might also get a visit from the Goatman himself.
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Of all the haunted places and bridges in Texas, this one is truly chilling. So, if you are in the mood for a scare the Old Alton Bridge just might be the right spot to visit. You may be able to even get a view of the infamous Goatman haunting the area.
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The once-busy bridge was meant to carry horses and cars across the river.
The legend says that he was hung on the bridge with a noose, and when townspeople returned to the site, the body had disappeared.
E’s Adventures in Life/Flickr
That is a sign to probably stay away during nightfall!
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Address: Old Alton Bridge Trail, Texas, USA
