Old Alton Bridge facts for kids
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Old Alton Bridge
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Old Alton Bridge
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 Old Alton Bridge
Location in Texas
Old Alton Bridge
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Copper Canyon, Texas |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1884 |
| Architect | King Iron & Bridge Manufacturing Co. |
| Architectural style | Pratt through-truss bridge |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000979 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | July 8, 1988 |
Old Alton 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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