Old Alton Bridge
historic place in Denton, Denton County, Texas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Old Alton Bridge | |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | |
Nearest city | Copper Canyon, Texas |
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Coordinates | 33°7′45″N 97°6′13″W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1884 (1884) |
Architect | King Iron & Bridge Manufacturing Co. |
Architectural style | Pratt through-truss bridge |
NRHP reference No. | 88000979[1] |
RTHL No. | 16364 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | July 8, 1988 |
Designated RTHL | 2010 |
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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.[2]
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.