Some folks believe that Satanists have performed dark rituals on the bridge and opened a portal to another dimension. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Passing over any bridge as antiquated and creaky as the Old Alton, its normal to feel a little unsettled. But the success of a black man was still unwelcome, and Klansmen in the local government turned to violence after he displayed a sign on Alton Bridge: \"this way to the Goatman's\"\r\rOne night in August 1938, with their headlights off, Klansmen crossed the bridge, dragged the Goatman from his family, and lynched him over the side. 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." There use to be a goatmans road in baytown txits now a road that goes by a big golf course and subdivison..my how things have changed over the years Frank Lakeman Member 1 #4 One of the most famous local ghost stories though, and one of the more terrifying, is the legend of Goatman's Bridge. The Denton County location is notoriously haunted by the spirit of Oscar Washburn, or "Goatman," who was believed to be a former . November 15th 1967: police discover an abandoned car beside Old Alton Bridge, five miles south of Denton, Texas. When Denton County was formed in 1846, the first pioneers chose a place along Pecan Creek for the first county seat and named it Pinckneyville in honor of Texas first governor, James Pinckney Henderson. Becky Vickers is the author of the book The Secrets of Goatman's Bridge. The bridge first served as a route for riders on horseback. By August 27, 2008, a commentor on the website pbase.com mentioned Oscar Washburn and the specific date, November 15, 1967, that was mentioned in the YouTube video: By 2009, people had posted the youtube video to the same forum thread that Leland had originally posted on a handful of times, and by the last page of the thread, people were mentioning Oscar Washburn by name. However, the location of the second county seat also proved to be unfavorable due to a lack of potable water, and the state legislature soon directed that the site be moved again. Oh also, when I originally wrote a lot of this, Bob had deleted his YouTube channel, but as of today, August 6, 2022, he seems to have reactivated his YouTube channel. Now, this person said that he didnt upload the video. The first reports of supernatural encounters on the bridge were in 1938, and many are recounted in the episode. There are no definitive records of Washburn or Kendall, but as a Denton local said, that doesnt mean its not haunted.The bridge is seven miles south of Denton, if you ever get the urge to visit just keep your headlights on and dont knock on the bridge, unless you want to visit with the Goatman. In fact, the only residence that existed was that of a man named W.C. Baines, who established a farmstead long before the designation of the new county seat. So who knows maybe this series will appear on his channel, Ill try to keep an eye on it and I will update you if there is any movement there. KKK, Illustrated in Harpers Weekly, 1872. and help keep the future of the Observer, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. Though the community is no more, the name remains. From tragic and riveting tales of murder to the somewhat vague stories of a ghostly goatherder, its sure to give you the chills if you ever visit heading out there after dark probably isnt advisable, in any case! Details of Disappearance. The Hickory Creek Baptist Church, which continues to stand, was organized in 1855. Harrod had planned to put Heeter's name on some of his assets, including some of his properties, but he disappeared before he could do that. 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. Oh, also, it seemed like he tweeted a lot in early-to-mid June 2022 and hasnt tweeted since, which also matches the pattern. local news and culture, I want answers. They hung a noose on Old Alton Bridge and, after securing it around his neck, threw him over the side. Residents making their way over the bridge late at night have reportedly heard her ghostly wails, and others have spotted her crying at the bridges center. The residents of what are now the cities of Argyle and Denton thought the man to be a bit of a loner and rather odd, but no one really knew all that much about him. Take I-35E S/US-77 S to exit 463 and merge into the I-35 Frontage Rd. Next to the church is the cemetery. The bridge is located about seven miles south of Denton. But when they checked the noose to ensure that Oscar had died, they were in for quite the shock: the noose was empty. But the success of a black man was still unwelcome to many, and, in August 1938, Klansmen in the local government crossed the bridge and kidnapped Washburn from his family. 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. 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. . Today, it is a popular location for nature enthusiasts and photographers. Harrod got married on June 29, a month before his disappearance, and his new wife, Fontelle Heeter, was about to move in with him, but he vanished before she arrived. The Old Alton Bridge's nickname, Goatman's Bridge, originated from at least two eerie local legends. The Old Alton Bridge is a historic iron bridge that spans over the muddy waters of Hickory Creek and connects the city of Denton to the city of Copper Canyon, a little less than an hours drive from Dallas. Others were totally unrelated, and just seemed to have a keyword that made it come up in a search. In addition to Washburn's story, the Ghost Adventures crew investigated reports of demonic activity on and around the bridge. STOP..GOINGTHERE..PEOPLE! Their chance finally came that summer. The slavers then watched in horror as the headless body raised itself from the creekbed mud, animated by voodoo, and ripped off the head of a nearby goat to replace his own, still dangling in the noose! Built by the King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio, the 145-foot long . Built by the King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio, the 145-foot long bridge would serve area travelers for more than a century. 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 . It might have just been a racoon or somethingbut it was moving in our direction, and we all bolted out of there! She asked fellow forum-goers what they thought she might have seen, and there were amazing suggestions. THE HISTORY of goatman's bridge: November 15th 1967: police discover an abandoned car beside Old Alton Bridge, five miles south of Denton, Texas. The name sounded familiar to me, so I texted one of two people who I went to high school with who Im still in touch with. 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/. According Driving into the city of Dallas, its stunning skyline immediately catches the eye. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Return Policy, It didnt earn the Goatman title until half a century. Although he lived modestly and drove an older model car, Harrod was worth approximately $5 million. Tomorrow ALL-NEW #GhostAdventures Screaming Room GOATMANs BRIDGE pic.twitter.com/Ninb97Zqbo. The newly improved bridge solved this problem as well as straightened out a sharp curve on both sides of the creek. The person said: There have been several disappearances on and around Old Alton Bridge. Also, heres a weird synchronicity. Some believe the Goatman remains dormant for years at a time and awakes only to hunt for prey. Intro for Death at the Goatman's Bridge (Goatman's Bridge Series) Content note for this episode: I will be talking about white supremacist violence, chattel slavery, and racism. independent local journalism in Dallas. However, given the condition of remains, the deaths may more likely have been the result of passing trains. This location did grow, and before long, it boasted a hotel and two stores. Ever since that fateful day, several strange things have reportedly occurred on and around the bridge. However, it wasnt so well-known for a long time. The following is a description of the legend in her own words: There's a bridge in Denton, Texas called Goatman's Bridge. Today, the Baptist Church and the Alton cemetery are all that remains of the Alton village. Shortly afterwards, so the stories go, a family was passing over the bridge at night and encountered the old man, or at least his apparition, standing in front of them, a goats head tucked under each arm. (Especially because I use dictation software for a lot of my script writing!) [3], Media related to Old Alton Bridge at Wikimedia Commons, Last edited on 22 December 2022, at 05:16, U.S. National Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places portal, National Register of Historic Places listings in Denton County, Texas, Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Denton County, List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Texas, "National Register Information System(#88000979)", "Denton Urban Legend Put to the Test on Buzzfeed Web Series", "Old Alton Bridge - The Trails of Denton County", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Old_Alton_Bridge&oldid=1128827248, This page was last edited on 22 December 2022, at 05:16. When she found out, she threw herself from the bridge, and her spirit has haunted it ever since. Whenever a sighting of this ghastly figure occurs, a string of mysterious disappearances is sure to follow. November 15th 1967: police discover an abandoned car beside Old Alton Bridge, five miles south of Denton, Texas. Legend further holds that the Goatmans Bridge provides a gateway into Hell. However, the goatmans bridge is haunted. 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. There's the bridge, and then there's . To continue reading from the video description: Back to my video This one here is the first of 2 videos that for several years, if you were to search Goatmans Bridge on Youtube , only 3 results appeared -Leland-s, and the 2 you are about to watch in this series. Apparently, in 2010, there was a person who commented on a bunch of websites, basically anything that mentioned the bridge that year. Finally, water shortages forced the county seat to move to a new site in June 1848. I cannot fix what was done AGAIN. A rash of mysterious disappearances are becoming alarmingly routine on a. We discuss the high amount of suicides that have happened at the bridge and more! According to legend, those who dare speak the Goatmans name while crossing his bridge unwittingly summon his spirit. From 2008 to mid 2011, when you searched for Goatmans Bridge on here, only 1 result popped up and it was a video by-edit: leland- posted in 2008. this was in 2011 and although Old Alton Bridge has had a reputation for decades locally as an old bridge near some scenic hiking trails that some locals claim to have heard a noise once in the 80s or 90s or saw a weird light in the woods once while fishing, it was just that a place on Old Alton Rd thousands drive by daily that you once actually could drive over. Townsite lots began to be auctioned in January 1857. Goatman's Bridge: A Suicide Hotspot - with Author Becky Vickers | Clips Embed 2 *Taken from episode 20. Dallas Observer's The Morning After Brunch, virtual remembrance and fundraising event. Travelers say that if you cross the bridge without your headlights, the Goatman will meet you on the other side. The Denton newspaper at the time did an article on a car found abandoned on the bridge.. Hill Country, and we welcome you to our family. Visitors hear hooves beating across the bridge, splashing in the creek below, maniacal laughter, and an inhuman growl that emanates from the woods. 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. According to locals, Washburn's story is likely an urban legend. Four women with personal reports of demonic attacks were featured on the episode. He had lent this woman $86,000 over about nine months. 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. . \r\rAfter numerous abandoned automobiles and missing persons, a new bridge was constructed directly downstream. After securing it around Oscars neck, they tossed him over the side. And also, as far as Ive been able to tell, thats when the Goatman was given the name Oscar Washburn. They have also recorded the sound of horses hooves crossing the bridge, when there were no horses present and one investigator, walking with her German shepherd dog, has seen a horseman, dressed in dark clothing, galloping toward them, then disappearing, without leaving tracks on the path. Aside from demonic satyrs, a second version of the story seeks to explain the origins of Goatmans Bridge. His son-in-law went to the store and when he returned at 1:00 p.m., he found the housekeeper locked out and waiting on the porch, and Harrod missing. Though it is called the "Old Alton Bridge" the community of Alton had already dispersed by 1884. They were later released pending . contribution from Shaun Treat, founder of the, historical ghost tour. 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. The first few years I spent out there it was mostly barren at night, void of all life or cars driving by or people coming to visit. There have been reports of abandoned cars with no sign of their occupants, vehicles breaking down or car doors locking and unlocking of their own accord, and some people have heard hoofbeats around the bridge. The episode claimed Satanic rituals had been performed under the notoriously-haunted bridge. Others report seeing a ghostly man herding goats over the bridge, while others say they have seen an apparition staring at them, holding a goat head under each arm. For years, there was only 1 video on YouTube that even referenced this location or the local Legend until I started posting videos with my evidence of this mysterious places anomalies starting in 2011. The Klansmen, however, did not exactly follow the due process of the law. Other reports tell of a womans spirit who wanders the area, allegedly searching for her lost baby. There are also some things that may differ between the final episode and this draft script. 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. Visitors sometimes tell of seeing mysterious lights in the area, car doors locking and unlocking of their own accord, and numerous vehicle breakdowns while near the old viaduct. Join the discussion on our new social platform Texjas.com! Both the dog and I heard and saw him, but he disappeared as he made a turn under some bushes and didnt emerge on the other side. It was just me, my equipment, my dog and the Spirits.. who grew more accustomed to my energy presence the longer I spent out there and got to know what this place was, how beautiful it truly was at night, when the rest of the world just came looking for a quick jump-scare or half-man half goat/ghostly headlights/knock 3 times to summon the demon/goat hooves sounds/shadow figure etc (the Legend quickly began to spin and soon I would realize I set events in motion that nobody EVER couldve expected. [7], This article is about the Maryland creature. The Big Book of Texas Ghost Stories by Alan Brown, published in 2012, doesnt mention the Old Alton Bridge. Many believe that the Goatman haunts the overpass and the nearby woods. Other legends circulating about the demon focus on his name. 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. . Some attribute the work of Satanists who opened a portal for a hellspawn demon, while others say the Goatmans wife is eternally searching for her murdered children. I chatted him instead. Bagans, Goodwin, Billy Tolley and Jay Wasley watch the subject episode and add candid commentary about behind-the-scenes moments. I always thought that the Goatman was a black goat farmer, lynched by the KKK for putting a sign up on the bridge. Id like to go through a timeline of the Goatmans Bridge legend as its now known. I would laugh and think to myself (Another one bites the dust I guess) Many times however, I would get lucky and not have a single other person come visit the bridge, OR even a car drive by for an entire night. If they did, they always lasted about 5 mins and get spooked, running back to their cars. After his second marriage, Harrod asked to be repaid. . Next to the church is the cemetery. now = new Date 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. Visitors crossing the bridge at exactly three a.m. have reported horrific visions of fire and brimstone; those fortunate enough to return, that is. Its just a bizarre synchronicity, because Im only still in touch with two people who I went to high school with, and both of them grew up on the same street as this person. [1][3], As well, Goatman was rumored to reside in a makeshift shelter in the wooded region of northwestern Prince George's County near the vicinity of Bowie. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. He was working on repairs with his son-in-law between 11:00 a.m and 12:00 p.m in preparation for his newlywed wife's arrival. 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. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in July 1988 and closed to vehicle traffic in 2001. I used to be inspired by GAC and big fans of Sam and Colby among many others who are now just making this situation worse for those of us personally involved trying to fix it.This place was relatively unknown before I uploaded the first video about it 12 years ago on Youtube. Please, for the love of all things under the Sun. Along with hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, the Old Alton Bridge and surrounding wooded areas have become a popular destination for bird watchers and nature photographers. Other strange happenings recorded at the bridge include strange lights appearing in the surrounding woods, along with reports of visitors feeling hands grab at them in the dark, o a rain of rocks pelting them as they cross the bridge. Later it accommodated automobiles as well. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. theYear=now.getYear() Same types of people, same cliche expectations and same reactions tonothing really. According to legend, a successful goat breeder named Oscar Washburn began to call himself the Goatman. The bridge was built in 1884, by the King Iron Manufacturing Bridge Company. If youre interested in the moth man at all, youre probably familiar with silver bridge collapse. It hasnt been proofread, so please excuse typos. Denton County itself was formed in 1846, and the first attempt at settling the county seat was Pinckneyville (named for the Texas governor). I would spend countless hours there and watched all this happen every night from the bridge. Also, for the record, there have also been reports of the lynchings of white people in the area, so I have seems some older stories that seemed to claim that a white goatman had been lynched. Although as far back as the 1930s, the bridge has taken on a second, much more sinister nickname: Goatmans Bridge. The person said: "There have been several disappearances on and around Old Alton Bridge. The Klansman then fitted a noose over his head and pushed him over the side of the bridge. Goatman Bridge is a nickname for Old Alton Bridge in Argyle, Texas. The new townsite was located on a high ridge between Pecan Creek and Hickory Creek and was called Alton. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. they drove their cars across the bridge with their headlights off, A similar tale to Washburns predates the building of the bridge, in which a group of cowboys lynched a goatherder called Jack Kendall, There are no definitive records of Washburn or Kendall, but as a Denton local said, that doesnt mean its not haunted.. [1], According to some variations of the legend, Goatman is said to have once been a scientist who worked in the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center. His channel has also been deleted, and he hasnt posted on reddit under that account since March 4. The ground was damp and hoof prints should have been obvious, but I couldnt find any!. Within a few years, Oscar had built a reputation for himself as a reliable and trustworthy businessman and a valuable member of the community. Rewriting Urban Legends: 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. No Goatmans Bridge legend ever existed or was ever mentioned in any of your Texas legend/myth or ghost story books (even those published as late as the early 2010s.). This video titled Paranormal Activity at Goatmans Bridge and its follow-up response Still Dont Believe? quickly went viral and became the top search results for the following couple years. 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. Most who were brave enough to even make the 30 second journey to the bridge, would stand on it (and im dead serious) for a minute or two and would immediately leave, not even bothering with the well-traversed-in-the-daytime hiking trail to either side along the river. You all asked for it so we did it. Heeter was packing up her belongings at her home in Missouri in order to move in with Harrod in California, and he was preparing for her arrival and looking forward to it. Apparently, in order to drum up business, Washburn hung a sign on the bridge reading: "This Way to the Goatman." The local KKK was not at all pleased. Id like to loop back to some of the trickster stories I mentioned in the first episode of this series. Visit the series page for additional sources. For all I know, since they knew each other, they could have worked on the video together, but I dont really have evidence of that so cant and wont speculate. He was successful, and most of the community was supportive and friendly toward Washburn and his family, but unfortunately, the local Ku Klux Klan was not so pleased. Some of the posts he commented on were about the Old Alton Bridge, Texas Hauntings, or similar topics. I don't bring people out to Goatman's Bridge very often but people always ask me about it. [1] The bridge also became an important junction connecting the Elm Fork hiking trail to the Pilot Knoll hiking and equestrian trails, reverting the bridge back to its original use of transporting horses and their riders. However, descriptions differed on whether Goatman greater resembled a hairy humanoid or a human with the lower portion of a goat similar to the fauns of Greek mythology. A black goat farmer, lynched by the KKK for putting a sign up the... 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