The bridge takes its name from the abandoned community of Alton, which between 1850 and 1856 was the seat of Denton County. A rash of mysterious disappearances are becoming alarmingly routine on a chilling stretch of road. North Texans endearingly began to call him the Goatman. The Goatman's Bridge. If youre interested in the moth man at all, youre probably familiar with silver bridge collapse. Become a member to support the independent voice of Dallas Heavy loads were exactly what the bridge was intended to support when the King Iron Bridge Manufacturing Company commissioned it in 1884. now = new Date that have haunted our fair city over the years, but a few stand out as truly haunting. And I am pretty sure that it took place in the 1930s, not 1800s, because the bridge wasnt built until 1884 i think. The couple had met and become engaged in 1950, but they were separated when Harrod joined the military and eventually both of them married other people. I have since been able to independently confirm that the youtube channel belongs to someone who he knew, but that it wasnt him who uploaded the video. Most of the time, county business was held at the Baines residence under the shade trees in his yard. Pearson relates that "bored teenagers" keep the Goatman legend alive by repeating the story and suggesting that the creature attacks couples, frequenting the local lover's lane, subsequently stirring interest in sites like Fletchertown Road. [1] Despite evidence to the contrary, stories of Goatman's existence continued to circulate, especially among local students. There are many spirits calling this place home, but . Ghost Adventures fans are in for a spooky treat Thursday night. I went there back in highschool with a group of people. I chatted him instead. Nature lovers and paranormal enthusiasts alike will love checking out this remarkable historic landmark and the beautiful scenery surrounding it, just be sure not to cross after three a.m. https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/buzzfeed-supernatural-investigators-visit-denton-bridge-to-see-if-its-really-haunted-by-a-half-goat-half-demon-10051546, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-alton/, https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/goatmans-bridge, https://wedentondoit.com/blog/2013/10/18/back-in-the-day-goatmans-bridge, https://texashillcountry.com/goatman-bridge-history-hauntings-denton-alton-bridge/. Legend further holds that the Goatmans Bridge provides a gateway into Hell. Goatman Bridge is a nickname for Old Alton Bridge in Argyle, Texas. Throughout the years multiple origins for the Goatman have spread but the one that remains consistent is the feeling that the demon is watching.<br /><br />Listen to all the origins and find . This location did grow, and before long, it boasted a hotel and two stores. Last time, I talked about the possibly apocryphal story of the murder of Oscar Washburn, a Black man who was supposedly lynched by the Klan in the 1930s. The monster was the subject of a 1988 film by Louisville filmmaker Ron Schildknecht called The Legend of the Pope Lick Monster. She asked fellow forum-goers what they thought she might have seen, and there were amazing suggestions. Also, I wanted to read this excerpt from the site: As most folk tales often do, the bridge takes on newer and more fanciful claims with every passing year. They also relive terrifying encounters and reflect on each discovery from a safer environment. I don't bring people out to Goatman's Bridge very often but people always ask me about it. Apparently, hearing about this, the County Sheriff went out to check on the mans welfare, but found neither the man nor the goats, dead or alive. . There have been four known lynching events of white people in Denton County since its founding, and the reason for white lynchings was typically horse theft. He and his son-and-law were getting Harrod's new wife's arrival that day. A rash of mysterious disappearances are becoming alarmingly routine on a chilling stretch of road that is known by locals as the Goatmans bridge., https://web.archive.org/web/20100617152737/http://www.goatmansbridge.com/, Weirdly, November 15th 1967 is exactly 1 month before the Silver Bridge collapsed in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. of all manners. But like I said, theres more than one version that attempts an explanation for a century of recurring frights and sights encountered at the bridge. His wallet and keys disappeared with him, but he left behind his gold 1997 Toyota Camry and his eyeglasses. But I did find someone with the same screen name as Lelands youtube channel name posting the story on a forum on March 4, 2008, though without the name Oscar Washburn. Halloween is upon Visitors crossing the bridge at exactly three a.m. have reported horrific visions of fire and brimstone; those fortunate enough to return, that is. Locally, the bridge is known as Goatman's Bridge, as it is said to be haunted by a half-man half-goat figure called Goatman. Show more 0/2000 November 15th 1967: police discover an abandoned car beside Old Alton Bridge, five miles south of Denton, Texas. There are even claims of satanic devil worship being performed on the site, raising the specter of the devil himself on the bridge. Well, thats it. This creature has large glowing red eyes, and large goat-like horns. These units are usually stressed from tension, compression, or both in order to support heavy loads. Some say that the bridge was once the site of an execution, another of a lynching; others say that an old goat herder was murdered on this spot, while still others believe it is the earthbound spirits of those killed in the Sam Bass Texas Rangers shootout nearby. The first tragic legend claims that a successful African American goat farmer named Oscar Washburn was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan on the bridge in the 1930s. There are also some other mentions of the bridge hauntings, which arent part of the popular legends now: Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on your point of view, the secondary visits have raised more questions than they might otherwise have answered, including additional photographic anomalies and cold spots on bright, sunny days where the physical environmental data would suggest it impossible. That road is known by locals as "The Goatman's Bridge." Some of the posts he commented on were about the Old Alton Bridge, Texas Hauntings, or similar topics. The new site retained the name of Alton and submitted an application for a post office. Id like to go through a timeline of the Goatmans Bridge legend as its now known. In this version, an experiment on goats backfires and the scientist mutates into a half man, half goat creature who begins aggressively attacking cars in the vicinity of Beltsville, Maryland. He did reply to a paranormal investigation show with: Anyway, thats what Ive got for this timethe way that Ive traced this story back as close to its source as I can, and the weird twists and turns the story has taken. A half a century later a legend of a monstrous half-goat, half-man demon was born. To this day no one knows exactly how Oscar was able to evade the mobs wrath, but legend holds that the name Goatmans Bridge came about to honor him. According to their reports, the Goatman stands eight feet tall, with the chest and arms of a man, the hindquarters and hooved feet of a goat, and a frightening goats head complete with huge curled horns and glowing eyes. This change was enacted to correct a glaring problem that had arisen when the bridge transitioned from carrying horses to carrying cars. Old Alton Bridge was included in the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1988. The new townsite was located on a high ridge between Pecan Creek and Hickory Creek and was called Alton. His living was raising and selling goats. The person said: There have been several disappearances on and around Old Alton Bridge. The Denton newspaper at the time did an article on a car found abandoned on the bridge." But Old Alton Bridge, the Goatman's Bridge, remains still open to foot traffic. The church is located at 5724 Teasley Lane ( F.M. It isn't clear whether this woman or the debt had anything to do with his disappearance. But just in case you arent up to date with the moth man lore, basically from November 15, 1966 to December 15, 1967, there were a series of incidents that were said to involve the moth man. Investigator Aaron Goodwin was allegedly thrown during filming, and host Zak Bagans claimed he was compelled by a spirit to choke himself. Washburn was never seen or heard from again or was he? Dobie describes Sam Bass as a sort of Texan Robin Hood, an outlaw who was apparently well liked and spent some time in Denton County. A rash of mysterious disappearances are becoming alarmingly routine on a chilling stretch of road that is known by locals as \"the Goatman's bridge.\"\r\rConstructed in 1884, the bridge connected Lewisville to Alton. Signs found around the area clearly denote the special place the bridge and surrounding woods have in the communitys hearts, including one which reads I have many memories of the Old Alton Bridge and I love every one of them, a quote attributed to Wayne Stuart Ryan. Years later, in 1884, long after Alton had died, an iron through-truss bridge was built over Hickory Creek on Copper Canyon Road, south of the old townsite. 714-993-8164. According to her autopsy report, she was stabbed dozens of times, with puncture wounds all over her head, face, and upper . Notably, the article mentions neither Oscar Washburn nor a disappearance in 1967. Dentons most famous spectre is a story handed down for generations with a few variations, and thats the haunted Goatmans Bridge. The legend goes that they then fitted a noose over his head and threw him over the side of the bridge but when they looked to see whether he was dead, his body had disappeared. Our Ironically, if you search Bobs username on youtube, the cached metadata on Duckduckgo says USERNAME is resurrected from the digital grave. which is really ironic. An honest businessman, his goat raising business was a success. Becky Vickers is the author of the book The Secrets of Goatman's Bridge. However, given the condition of remains, the deaths may more likely have been the result of passing trains. Wow, what a cliffhanger! Some people have claimed to see the figure of Goatman, with glowing eyes and. Same types of people, same cliche expectations and same reactions tonothing really. If you park outside the bridge at night and honk your horn three times a goatman will appear. Its fascinating to me that the video links to a paranormal investigation site that doesnt really back up its claims. Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004. In a panic, the Klansman returned to the Washburn residence, and killed his family in cold blood. And also, as far as Ive been able to tell, thats when the Goatman was given the name Oscar Washburn. Some say his spirit still haunts these woods. The Ghost Adventures crew is in Denton, Texas, investigating Goatman's Bridge. A vicious and hateful group of Klansmen working in the local government began to conspire against him, waiting for Oscar to slip and give them some excuse to be rid of him. Running across the bridge back to the car and then on that gravel is damn scary. The new bridge straightened out a sharp curve on both sides of the creek and provided additional travel lanes. The 33-year-old college graduate an accomplished traditional dancer with ancestry from three area tribes was last seen soon after, walking across a bridge near a place marked End of Road . When approached, the woman is said to vanish. \r\rSince the disappearance of the Goatman there have been many strange sightings on and near Old Alton Bridge. Finally, in May 1859, its post office doors closed forever. Most of the film was shot at the Pope Lick Trestle, but scenes showing the characters up on the trestle were shot at another, safer . The stated goal of, Do you ever read a book so interesting that you gotta tell. The legend goes that Kendalls body reanimated through the power of voodoo, ripped off the head of a nearby goat, and replaced his head with the goats as the astonished cowboys watched in horror. According to the most circulated version, an African-American entrepreneur named Oscar Washburn and his family tended a farmstead goat herd near the bridge that was renowned for quality meat, milk, cheeses and hides. Now, this person said that he didnt upload the video. Liminal areas of crossing can be full of possibility and danger, present injustices are informed by past prejudices, and there are critters like snakes or gators down in the creek that younguns might outta be leery of. As of 8/6/22, he had deleted his account completely. According to local lore, the historic Old Alton Bridge marks the entryway to the territory of a malevolent demonic force known only as the Goatman. Some even believe that crossing over the bridge at certain times of night can unlock a portal into Hell itself. Their luck with this second townsite was also short-lived; in 1850 they moved once more, to a location five miles from present-day Corinth. The ominously named Goatman has been described by witnesses as a truly frightening sight plucked straight from a nightmare or the yellowed pages of a book of folktales. The legends and mysteries of Goatman's Bridge (including the infamous story of a goatman roaming the forest in search of those who killed his family) and the reports of abandon cars and missing persons make this place one of the most sought-after locations for those in the paranormal field. Within a few years, Oscar had built a reputation for himself as a reliable and trustworthy businessman and a valuable member of the community. Finally, water shortages forced the county seat to move to a new site in June 1848. An attempt to trace the current tales of the Goatmans Bridge to their source: a 2008 YouTube video that contained seemingly new information about the urban legend, including some information that linked the story to the Mothman legends. Goatman's Bridge is the common nickname for what's formally called Old Alton Bridge, an iron-truss span that once connected Denton, Texas, to Copper Canyon. We are born and bred in The I would spend countless hours there and watched all this happen every night from the bridge. When the popular businessman proudly hung a sign on the Old Alton Bridge directing This way to the Goatman, it infuriated local Ku Klux Klansmen who plotted violence. Built in 1884 by the King Iron Bridge Manufacturing Company, it originally carried horses and later automobiles over Hickory Creek at a location that once was a popular ford for crossing cattle. The church is located at 5724 Teasley Lane ( F.M. It is under surveillance by the Paranormal Investigators of North Texas and the Denton County Paranormal Investigators.\r\rOscar Washburn was never seen again and has been presumed dead since his attempted murder.\r\rhttp://www.asup-inc.org/oldaltonbridgecase.htm In Denton County, Texas near the ghost town that once was Alton a bridge was constructed at the Hickory Creek in 1884. Another variation of the legend holds that Goatman himself was an old hermit who lived in the woods and often could be seen walking alone at night along Fletchertown Road. But when the Night Riders stumbled down to the dark rivers edge to confirm their murderous handiwork, they were shocked to find only an inexplicably empty noose dangling over undisturbed waters. There have been some idiots who go out there and dabble in what they think is satanism and try to summon things . An African American, Washburn was said to be the target of Texas' Ku Klux Klan in the 1930s, according to Discover Denton. It didnt earn the Goatman title until half a century later, when an African-American named Oscar Washburn settled in the area. They hung a noose on Old Alton Bridge and, after securing it around his neck, threw him over the side. A similar tale to Washburns predates the building of the bridge, in which a group of cowboys lynched a goatherder called Jack Kendall. KKK, Illustrated in Harpers Weekly, 1872. Road 2181), Denton, Texas. This person couldnt find newspaper articles to back up the story, but found where the rumor seemed to have started online. The location has already been featured on Ghost Adventures: Extra Pulses. It hasnt been proofread, so please excuse typos. According Driving into the city of Dallas, its stunning skyline immediately catches the eye. I really get into it in this one! It continued to be used until about 2001 when it was replaced with a concrete-and-steel bridge and a new road, which straightened out a sharp curve. Numerous reports tell of unholy glowing eyes that burn red from the darkness, eerie glimpses of a large snarling Goat-headed man-beast stomping in the wooded shadows, or a frightening apparition of a maniacal Satyr carrying the heads of goats or humans in his hands. While the Goatman is said to sleep beneath the Old Alton during the day, he habitually creeps out from under it to hunt for food at night, returning only at the sound of his name. Occasionally, it was rumored that Goatman would venture out to kill a dog or rush up abruptly beating cars with an ax. The following is a description of the legend in her own words: There's a bridge in Denton, Texas called Goatman's Bridge. Oh I guess there is one other thing about his YouTube channel, which is that he added a header that has a picture of a goat man. Most notably, one that occurred November 15th 1967. With cars and all their noise safely out of the way, the Old Alton Bridge was free for hikers and nature lovers to pass safely. Some say the two ghosts are connected, and that years ago, the Goatman stole the young womans baby. Not only is the Old Alton Bridge a picturesque historic site, but it is also said to be haunted by the Goatman, hence the nickname of the bridge. Old Alton Bridge, AKA Goatman's Bridge, in the daylight. However, water shortages forced politicians to move two years later, in 1848. And, yeah, I mentioned this in the beginning, but I suspect that theres some mental health stuff surrounding some of Bobs posts and stuff. Hed had the account since 2018, but the only other visible thing that hed posted was something on a World of Warcraft subreddit. These tales are obviously old, as the bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic since 2001. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. Goatman stories originated in the early 1970s but some of its legends are set in the 50s, within Prince George's County, following the disappearances and/or deaths of multiple dogs, which were later attributed to the creature. And, the Goatman is evidently not alone. With vehicle traffic removed, the bridge became an important link connecting the Elm Fork and Pilot Knoll Hiking and Equestrian Trails. I always thought that the Goatman was a black goat farmer, lynched by the KKK for putting a sign up on the bridge. Although he lived modestly and drove an older model car, Harrod was worth approximately $5 million. More tales of strange noises have also been described, including the sounds of horses hoof beats on the bridge, splashing in the creek below, maniacal laughter, and inhuman like growling coming from the surrounding woods. Supposedly the video series was going to answer everything, but it never happened, and you cant watch the video this description went with, since it was deleted the day after it was posted, having garnered 39 views when it was archived by the wayback machine. There is a Plano Goat Man legend dating to at least the 70s or 80s which she mentions in the book, but in the subsection about the Old Alton Bridge Goatman, theres no date given for when that legend began. While some bridges are inhabited by pesky creatures such trolls, the Old Alton Bridge harbors a monster of a much darker nature. However, based on a reply that someone posted the next day, the video was deleted within 24 hours. Anyway, what did Bob have to say about this legend? The episode claimed Satanic rituals had been performed under the notoriously-haunted bridge. In a panic, the mob fled from the bridge. [1], The creature was commonly claimed to have a human face but with a body covered in hair. On Halloween, if you go the bridge and honk your horn twice, you may see the fiery red eyes of the Goatman. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. The terrifying encounters and reported vanishings have been so frequent as to warrant numerous investigations by paranormal groups. So this is a person who perhaps at one point in his life felt very inspired by Godsmack, see you can just use that to paint a mental picture in your mind palace of what this person might be like. The Hickory Creek Baptist Church, which continues to stand, was organized in 1855. Earning his living raising goats, he was soon called the Goatman by the locals. The panicked Klansmen frantically searched the area unsuccessfully before rushing to Washburns shanty, setting it afire with the Goatmans family shrieking inside, perhaps to bait a desperate rescue attempt by the vanished Oscar. For decades, the Goatmans remained as consistently in use as it had in the 1880s. In the Ghost Adventures: Screaming Room episode on Thursday, the segment will be recapped with commentary from the crew. To me, one of the funniest parts of this story is that the witness went on Mumsnet to share her story. This was completely opposite of what the area is like in the daytime. Treat has written about numerous local places and personalities at his Denton Haunts blog, and is forever indebted to the great work of the fine folks with the Denton County Historical Commission and local keepers of history like Mike Cochran and Laura Douglas at the Emily Fowler Library for their tireless work in helping preserve Dentons intriguing past. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. In 2014, after Harrod's family had him declared legally dead and inherited his home, Heeter was evicted. If I can just summarize the research I did, which I talked about in ep 1 of this series: the Old Alton Bridge and the Goatman werent mentioned in the older books that I have access to about the paranormal or urban legends in Texas: I have two books by folklorist J. Frank Dobie, Legends of Texas Volume II: Pirates Gold and Other Tales, and Tales of Old-Time Texas, and the only stories they have about the area are about Sam Bass. Some reports describe the Goatman's fur as a deep, fiery red, while others describe his coloring as black as night, so black you can hardly see him as he moves through the edges of the trees. He never answered. 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