"It's like all urban legends because there are actually legends similar to it all over the country," Ghosts of Denton tour guide Shelly Tucker told Discover Denton. 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. The video also links to the Association for the Study of Unexplained Phenomenon (ASUP) website (http://www.asup-inc.org/oldaltonbridgecase.htm); the original website is down, but you can still read it on the wayback machine. This series is the true story ofhow I became The Goatman. Old Alton Bridge aka Goatmans Bridge,' is a now infamous old haunted bridge near Denton Texas. So, anyway, starting from this initial rumor that was immortalized in the form of a YouTube video, the new version of the legend started to spread widely. His wallet and keys disappeared with him, but he left behind his gold 1997 Toyota Camry and his eyeglasses. Dentons most famous spectre is a story handed down for generations with a few variations, and thats the haunted Goatmans Bridge. However, no goatman. Despite the warmth the community displays toward the bridge, another feeling altogether permeates the hot summer air when wandering down the Old Goatmans Bridge at dusk; a feeling of deep, almost primordial terror of what lurks beneath. Due to the great number of unexplained happenings at the Old Alton, the bridge has been the subject of a number of investigative paranormal shows. 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 Finally, water shortages forced the county seat to move to a new site in June 1848. So, just to be clear: If you google this and find people mention the person who supposedly uploaded the video, that information is incorrect. 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. My paranormal experiences became a local sensation in Denton, TX and remained the most viewed videos for awhile , even after others began to upload their own experiences. In a panic, the Klansman returned to the Washburn residence, and killed his family in cold blood. 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. They reconnected by telephone after their spouses died and then met in person, and decided to get married only six days later. I would spend countless hours there and watched all this happen every night from the bridge. He may have done that before 8/6, but thats just when I noticed it, while finalizing the script for this episode. Some believe the Goatman remains dormant for years at a time and awakes only to hunt for prey. On a dark night in the late 1930s, a lynch mob of Kluxers stormed Washburns shack and dragged the screaming Goatman to their noose waiting on the bridge, tightened the rope around the begging Oscars neck, then mercilessly flung him over the side. You all asked for it so we did it. All my old favorite TV/YouTube Ghost Hunters are falling victim to this energy vortex!!. A week and a half after he went missing, two of his children filed for conservatorship to get control of his assets. But for this particular bridge, those feelings may be more grounded than not. Old Alton Bridge, also known as Goatman's Bridge, is a historic iron truss bridge connecting the Texas cities of Denton and Copper Canyon. I cannot fix what was done AGAIN. [1] Despite evidence to the contrary, stories of Goatman's existence continued to circulate, especially among local students. [2] This bridge is the subject of several ghostlore stories featuring a vengeful ghost. Legend has it that a demon that's half-man and half-goat haunts the bridge. Become a member to support the independent voice of Dallas So whether the Old Alton is named after a terrifying demon or a particularly resilient goat farmer, the bridge is certainly worth the trip. Peering over into the water, his murderers saw a rope, but not his body. A similar tale to Washburns predates the building of the bridge, in which a group of cowboys lynched a goatherder called Jack Kendall. The bridge is located about seven miles south of Denton. Located less than a mile from present-day Corinth, the new townsite was called Alton on a high ridge between Pecan Creek and Hickory Creek. Ghost Adventures anchors Travel Channels Ghostober event with all-new frightening specials. 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." Constructed in 1884, the bridge connected Lewisville to Alton. Washburn was never seen or heard from again or was he? DO THE DENTON HOLIDAY LIGHTING FESTIVAL LIKE A PRO, THE MANY FACES OF DENTON'S FINE ARTS THEATER. Highlights include: Thoughts about how the internet transforms and changes urban legends A little digital gumshoeing Some Mothman easter eggs. Stranger stories even include people having seen a creature that resembles a half-goat, half-man. The site also tells this story about a possible historical Goat Man: In some research we found that in the late 1800s there was a man that reportedly lived out near the bridge, who owned several goats. Nicknamed " Goatman's Bridge " by Denton natives, legend says the Ku Klux Klan lynched a successful Black goat farmer there in the 1930s. November 15th 1967: police discover an abandoned car beside Old Alton Bridge, five miles south of Denton, Texas. The ground was damp and hoof prints should have been obvious, but I couldnt find any!. Texas Hill Country Facebook page is growing by over 1,000 fans per So what I see here, is someone who you know read joined YouTube and made his new Tiktok account within two days of each other and is done nothing with them since. And, the Goatman is evidently not alone. 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. Join the Observer community and help support 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. theYear=theYear+1900 [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. I really get into it in this one! In the Ghost Adventures: Screaming Room episode on Thursday, the segment will be recapped with commentary from the crew. But, unfortunately, some did not welcome a successful black man within their midst. Although as far back as the 1930s, the bridge has taken on a second, much more sinister nickname: Goatmans Bridge. Though Commissioners were appointed and directed to lay out a town and sell lots, no records were ever done, and no public buildings were ever erected. 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. 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. The historic Old Alton Bridge,which connects the towns of Denton and Copper Canyon, has a complex and haunted history. If history is the self-congratulatory narrative of a community written by its victorious elite, then our ghosts will often problematize and haunt such tidy romanticisms of back in the day. In February 2022, a "six-foot goat man" was supposedly seen near a village called Staverton, in Northamptonshire. He had lent this woman $86,000 over about nine months. Legend further holds that the Goatmans Bridge provides a gateway into Hell. In 2014, after Harrod's family had him declared legally dead and inherited his home, Heeter was evicted. If youre interested in the moth man at all, youre probably familiar with silver bridge collapse. But Old Alton Bridge, the Goatman's Bridge, remains still open to foot traffic. There are many Denton ghosts . A rash of mysterious disappearances are becoming alarmingly routine on a chilling stretch of road. Instead of reading Oscar his Miranda Rights, the men assembled a vicious mob to cross the bridge and kidnap Oscar from his home. of all manners. The bridge takes its name from the abandoned community of Alton, which between 1850 and 1856 was the seat of Denton County. The Klansmen, however, did not exactly follow the due process of the law. Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004. . They returned to his home and slaughtered his family, according to the legend. The church is located at 5724 Teasley Lane ( F.M. The following is a description of the legend in her own words: There's a bridge in Denton, Texas called Goatman's Bridge. Though the fledgling town had begun to grow, the location of the county seat was still unsatisfactory for the majority of Denton County residents, who soon petitioned for yet, another county seat one that was more centrally located and again, one with better water. I dont know whether that has anything to do with my series here, since Bob had deleted his YouTube video impulsively as well, but if youre listening to this, Bob, hello! havent been able to find mentions of Oscar Washburn prior to 2008. Ive been told that if I were in a horror movie, A look at a place full of cemeteries, ruins, and ghosts of, http://www.randomconnections.com/paranormal-activity/, https://web.archive.org/web/20100920155235/, http://www.asup-inc.org/oldaltonbridgecase.htm, https://web.archive.org/web/20100617152737/, The Trickster and the Goatman (Goatmans Bridge Series), I went to Goatmans Bridge (Goatmans Bridge Series), This Way to the Goatman (Goatmans Bridge Series), Death at the Goatmans Bridge (Goatmans Bridge Series), Who is the Goatman? "For the last several years I've given ghost tours on the Square, usually on the weekends. Turn right at Lillian Miller Pkwy and go 0.8 miles, where the road becomes Farm to Market Rd 2181/Teasley Ln, continue 3.2 miles, and turn right at Old Alton Rd. Ghost Adventures fans are in for a spooky treat Thursday night. STOP..GOINGTHERE..PEOPLE! These tales are obviously old, as the bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic since 2001. Later it accommodated automobiles as well. 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. However, water shortages forced politicians to move two years later, in 1848. Placentia Police Department Old Alton Bridge was included in the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1988. 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. Folks online have said that the video just added some additional background details to the existing legend. The Big Book of Texas Ghost Stories by Alan Brown, published in 2012, doesnt mention the Old Alton Bridge. His family doesn't believe he would have left without warning. Best Tales of Texas Ghosts by Docia Schultz Williams was published in 1998 and has plenty of stories of ghosts in the Dallas area, but no mention of Denton County or the Old Alton Bridge at all. 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. 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. However, this changed in 2001 when vehicle traffic was redirected to an adjacent, more contemporary concrete-and-steel bridge. They also relive terrifying encounters and reflect on each discovery from a safer environment. When approached, the woman is said to vanish. Though it is called the Old Alton Bridge the community of Alton had already dispersed by 1884. November 15th 1967: police discover an abandoned car beside Old Alton Bridge, five miles south of Denton, Texas. 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. Details of Disappearance. Many who have crossed at night. 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. 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. It is open only to pedestrians today. Other reports tell of a womans spirit who wanders the area, allegedly searching for her lost baby. Oh, also, it seemed like he tweeted a lot in early-to-mid June 2022 and hasnt tweeted since, which also matches the pattern. 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. Anyway, what did Bob have to say about this legend? The bridges architectural composition is known as a truss, a visually distinct structure of connected elements forming triangular units. . 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. However, based on a reply that someone posted the next day, the video was deleted within 24 hours. 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. By 1856, the small town boasted several homes, a blacksmith shop, three stores, a school, a saloon, a hotel, two doctors, and several lawyers. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. [6] The 16-minute, $6,000 film premiered on December 29, 1988 at the Uptown Theater. November 15th 1967: police discover an abandoned car beside Old Alton Bridge, five miles south of Denton, Texas. Apparently, in 2010, there was a person who commented on a bunch of websites, basically anything that mentioned the bridge that year. The heavily traveled Old Alton Bridge remained in constant use until 2001 when vehicle traffic was moved to an adjacent concrete-and-steel bridge. 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. KKK, Illustrated in Harpers Weekly, 1872. There is also another variation that predates the bridge itself. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. However, not everyone was pleased with Oscars newfound success and acceptance within the North Texas community. The person said: There have been several disappearances on and around Old Alton Bridge. According to legend, a successful goat breeder named Oscar Washburn began to call himself the Goatman. The Sheriffs archives made no mention of the event. Left to right: Jay Wasley, Zak Bagans, Billy Tolley, Aaron Goodwin. . Its original purpose was to carry horses and automobiles across the river. 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. On the other hand, the book Haunted Plano, Texas by Mary Jacobs, which was published in 2018, has a whole section about the Old Alton Bridge, even though it isnt in Plano. On February 19, following a community-wide search, Cathy's 1990 Toyota Corolla was found abandoned in the Placentia Linda Hospital parking lot. Washburn was never seen again, they say, but a vengeful spirit has haunted the Old Alton Bridge ever since. The Old Alton derives its name from the now-abandoned town of Alton, which from 1850 to 1856 served as the seat of Denton County. 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. Graffiti reading, "Goatman was here," was not uncommon,[3] and law enforcement would habitually receive calls of reported sightings, albeit with a number being pranks. 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. A second spirit is often said to keep the Goatman company, that of a young mother crying out eternally for her lost child. They were later released pending . Whenever a sighting of this ghastly figure occurs, a string of mysterious disappearances is sure to follow. All rights reserved. As a mentor once wisely advised, never let the facts of a story obscure the truths in the tale. The original video was called The First Goatmans Bridge Video Ever Uploaded on Youtube 2011 YouTube.. 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. 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. 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. Also on March 4, 2022, he got into a few arguments with people about metaphysical topics. and help keep the future of the Observer, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. Their chance finally came that summer. An honest businessman, his goat raising business was a success. Some say his spirit still haunts these woods. Some folks believe that Satanists have performed dark rituals on the bridge and opened a portal to another dimension. 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. Also, heres a weird synchronicity. 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 is nothing on the channel. This was completely opposite of what the area is like in the daytime. Whenever a sighting of this ghastly figure occurs, a string of mysterious disappearances is sure to follow. Photo from ReneLibrary. After securing it around Oscars neck, they tossed him over the side. Copyright 2008 - The new bridge straightened out a sharp curve on both sides of the creek and provided additional travel lanes. I want to know what happened to my son." Today, the Baptist Church and the Alton cemetery are all that remains of the Alton village. [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. 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. The Goatman isnt just a haunting campfire tale, its also a reminder that an ignorance of our history is no protection from its everlasting consequences. The bridge and surrounding woods is said to be haunted by a demonic creature with the head of a goat and the body of a man as well as other reported . There is little remaining of the old townsite today, except for the Hickory Creek Baptist Church and the old Alton Cemetery, which contains graves that date back to 1852. It didnt earn the Goatman title until half a century later, when an African-American named Oscar Washburn settled in the area. Four women with personal reports of demonic attacks were featured on the episode. Road 2181), Denton, Texas. Around 2:30 p.m, his son in-law drove off to Home Depot to pick up supplies. The tiktok account just has the two videos, and it has like five followers so you are missing anything there. 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. The show is currently off season, as Season 18 last aired in November. His hobbies include fishing and playing slot machines, and he left behind three daughters, a grandson and three great-grandchildren. Some folks online have given a name for the person who supposedly uploaded this video. 714-993-8164. And sure enough, my friend was like, oh yeah, that person was my next-door neighbor when we were growing up, and were friends. However, it wasnt so well-known for a long time. A rash of mysterious disappearances are becoming alarmingly routine on a. Id like to go through a timeline of the Goatmans Bridge legend as its now known. In July of 1988 at just over 100, the Old Alton Bridge landed a coveted spot on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as recognition as a Texas Historic Landmark. The tale continues that when travelers crossed the bridge at night with their headlights off, they would meet the Goatman on the other side. 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. Heeter contested the conservatorship application, moved into his home and changed the locks. Built by the King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio, the 145-foot long bridge would serve area travelers for more than a century. He and his son-and-law were getting Harrod's new wife's arrival that day. Alton, now Cooper City, has long been abandoned. 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. theYear=now.getYear() A fan-favorite episode in which the crew took on Goatman Bridge will be featured on Ghost Adventures: Screaming Room. Passing over any bridge as antiquated and creaky as the Old Alton, its normal to feel a little unsettled. The legend goes that he had a wife, who died mysteriously and that one night a group of drunken cowboys found the old man out crossing the bridge, herding his goats and drove the animals off the bridge, killing them in the fall. But its wild that those details have congealed into this almost monolithic urban legend nowadays. His living was raising and selling goats. 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. Before the new bridge was built, motorists were required to honk their horns on the one-lane bridge to let other travelers know they were coming. Old Alton Bridge, AKA Goatman's Bridge, in the daylight. It might have just been a racoon or somethingbut it was moving in our direction, and we all bolted out of there! The investigation led to some terrifying moments for the crew. The Klansman then fitted a noose over his head and pushed him over the side of the bridge. Dallas is a city known for its expensive taste; expensive cars, fancy food, and luxurious hotels are in no short supply here. The comment also said that the car was a Mustang, because of course it was, and it says that there were lots of people that reported other missing persons linked to the Goatmans bridge and the Goat man with no additional detail. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Return Policy, It didnt earn the Goatman title until half a century. 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/. 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. His case remains unsolved and is classified as a possible homicide. He never answered. You wont find the names of Oscar Washburn or Jack Kendall in any historical records. 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. Our However, when they looked over to make sure he was dead, they could see only the rope. The third county seat location was designated in November 1850, about five miles southwest of present-day Corinth on Hickory Creek. 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. The monster was the subject of a 1988 film by Louisville filmmaker Ron Schildknecht called The Legend of the Pope Lick Monster. Often the growl will be accompanied by the words, "Get off my bridge!" Next to the church is the cemetery. Aside from demonic satyrs, a second version of the story seeks to explain the origins of Goatmans Bridge. 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. On a dark night in the late 1930s, a lynch mob of Kluxers stormed Washburn's shack and dragged the screaming Goatman to their noose waiting on the bridge, tightened the rope around the begging Oscar's neck, then mercilessly flung him over the side. Goatman Bridge is a nickname for Old Alton Bridge in Argyle, Texas. 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. 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. And also, as far as Ive been able to tell, thats when the Goatman was given the name Oscar Washburn. 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