This podcast explores the haunted histories of bridges, including Emily's Bridge in Stowe, Vermont, and the legend of Lydia in Jamestown, North Carolina. The host discusses the symbolism and paranormal encounters associated with these bridges. The episode also mentions sponsorship by BetterHelp and Rockbrook Camera.
Emily's Bridge in Stowe, Vermont is haunted by the ghost of a young girl who took her own life after being stood up at her wedding.
The South County Road 625 East bridge in Avon, Indiana is haunted by the spirits of deceased construction workers, a woman who lost her child, and a boy who jumped off the bridge to escape a train.
Deep dives
Haunted Bridges: Stowe's Emily's Bridge
Emily's Bridge, also known as Goldbrook Covered Bridge, is located in Stowe, Vermont. Legend has it that Emily, a young girl who was supposed to get married, took her own life on the bridge when her lover never showed up. Her spirit is said to haunt the bridge, leaving scratches on cars and pedestrians. Visitors have reported seeing her ghostly figure hanging from the rafters of the bridge.
Haunted Bridges: Avon's South County Road 625 East Bridge
The South County Road 625 East bridge in Avon, Indiana, has a haunted reputation. It is believed that the bridge is haunted by workers who died during its construction. There are also legends of a woman who lost her child and a boy who jumped off the bridge to avoid an oncoming train. Visitors have reported hearing screams, seeing glowing lights, and witnessing apparitions at the bridge.
The Haunting of London Bridge
The old London Bridge, which was replaced in the 19th century, has a haunted history. Reports of ghostly apparitions have been associated with the bridge. After the bridge was sold and relocated to Lake Havasu in Arizona, sightings of ghosts continued, including a woman in a black dress who is said to jump off the bridge into the water.