(Denton, Texas ) - The Jefferson Hotel in Jefferson is considered one of the most haunted places in the state. There is the story of Stagecoach Road in Marshall or the Bowers Mansion in Palestine.

One ghost, or in this case, demon, story comes out of Denton. It is about Old Alton Bridge that connected the late 1800's era Denton with Copper Canyon. This bridge is at the center of the story of the Goatman.

Goatman's Bridge in Denton

The most popular story that is told comes from the late 1930's and is of a goat farmer named Oscar Washburn ( wedetondoit.com ). His goats were very popular for the quality of the milk, meat, cheese and hides they produced. Mr. Washburn decided to hang a sign on the Old Alton Bridge to promote his goat business that read "This way to the Goatman."

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