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.
Old Alton Bridge | |
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Old Alton Bridge | |
| Nearest city: | Copper Canyon, Texas |
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| Coordinates: | 33°7′45″N 97°6′13″W / 33.12917°N 97.10361°WCoordinates: 33°7′45″N 97°6′13″W / 33.12917°N 97.10361°W |
| Area: | less than one acre |
| Built: | 1884 |
| Architect: | King Iron & Bridge Manufacturing Co. |
| Architectural style: | Pratt through-truss bridge |
| NRHP Reference#: | 88000979[1] |
| {{{DESIGNATED_OTHER1_ABBR}}} #: | 16364 |
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| Added to NRHP: | July 8, 1988 |
| Designated {{{DESIGNATED_OTHER1_ABBR}}}: | 2010 |
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.
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References
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
- ↑ David Minor, "ALTON, TX (DENTON COUNTY)", Handbook of Texas Online, accessed November 14, 2010
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