Old Alton Bridge
Old Alton Bridge, also known as Goatman' s Bridge, is a historic iron through-truss bridge connecting the Texas cities of Denton and Copper Canyon. It was built in 1884.
It originally carried horses and later automobiles over Hickory Creek at a location that once was a popular ford for crossing cattle. The bridge takes its name from the abandoned community of Alton, which between 1850-1856 was the seat of Denton County.
Locally, the bridge is known as" Goatman' s Bridge" , due to a legendary demonic folk legend of the same name, who is popularly believed to live in the forest surrounding the area.
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Bridges in the United States
Buildings and structures in Texas