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Legends 17: Haunted Bridges (ad-free)
🕑 Added 2023-12-25 05:01:00 +0000 UTCBridges help us span uncrossable gaps in our world. But according to legend, a few go further, helping connect the living to the dead.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.
Further Reading:
- “The world's oldest bridge is being preserved in Iraq,” British Museum, April 2018, https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/worlds-oldest-bridge-being-preserved-iraq
- “418 E. Main Street.” Google Maps. Accessed June 27, 2023. https://www.google.com/maps/@35.9972287,-79.925383,3a,75y,39.06h,76.43t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s9R8AoSM_mHF_YjvrBFMoLQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu
- Abramovich, Chad. “Emily’s Bridge?” Obscure Vermont. October 20, 2012. https://urbanpostmortem.wordpress.com/2012/10/20/emilys-bridge/
- Agan, Kelly. “Lydia: The Ghost of Jamestown Bridge.” NCpedia. February 12, 2019. https://www.ncpedia.org/lydia-ghost-jamestown-bridge
- Anderson, Jon. “There's more than just corn in Indiana…There’s ghost too!” This Is Indiana. October 16, 2013. https://thisisindiana.angelfire.com/indianahauntings.htm
- Andrews, Evan. “How London Bridge Ended Up In Arizona.” History. May 16, 2023. https://www.history.com/news/how-london-bridge-ended-up-in-arizona
- “Arizona’s London Bridge.” Phoenix Ghosts. Accessed June 27, 2023. https://phoenixghosts.com/arizonas-london-bridge/
- Baker, Ronald L. Hoosier Folk Legends (Indiana University Press, 1984).
- Bethel, Ericka. “The Legend of the Avon Haunted Bridge.” Visit Hendricks County. August 30, 2022. https://www.visithendrickscounty.com/blog/post/the-legend-of-the-avon-haunted-bridge-6286/
- Bradley, Daniel. “The legend of Avon's Haunted Bridge continues after 115 years.” WRTV Indianapolis. October 30, 2021. https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/hendricks-county/avon/the-legend-of-avons-haunted-bridge-continues-after-115-years
- Brown, Matt. “Londonist Sleeps In A Haunted Plague Pit.” Londonist. December 18, 2007. https://londonist.com/2007/12/londonist_sleep
- Burgess, Nathan. “The exorcism of Emily’s Bridge.” Stowe Reporter. December 31, 2015. https://www.vtcng.com/stowe_reporter/news/the-exorcism-of-emily-s-bridge/article_d3089854-e3e7-11e2-8632-0019bb2963f4.html
- “Buried Alive: The Horror of Indiana’s Haunted Avon Bridge.” OrangeBean Indiana. December 21, 2018. https://orangebeanindiana.com/2018/12/21/buried-alive-the-horror-of-indianas-haunted-avon-bridge/
- Criscuolo, Nina. “Avon’s Haunted Bridge: The truth behind the tales.” WISH. October 27, 2017. https://www.wishtv.com/news/avons-haunted-bridge-the-truth-behind-the-tales/
- “Do you believe in Ghost? | Haunted Bridge in Avon, Indiana.” Matt’s Big Dream. April 4, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXuVmT-sb0k
- “Emily’s Bridge.” Atlas Obscura. May 23, 2012. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/emilys-bridge
- “Emily’s Covered Bridge Stowe, VT.” Stowe County Homes. Accessed June 27, 2023. https://stowecountryhomes.com/attractions/emilys-covered-bridge-stowe-vt/
- “Experience London’s Most Iconic Bridge.” The London Bridge Experience. Accessed June 27, 2023. https://thelondonbridgeexperience.com/
- “Fatal Auto Accident On High Point Road.” The Greensboro Patriot. June 21, 1920. https://gateway.uncg.edu/islandora/object/newspapers:1072
- “Festive Ceremonies On London Bridge.” Casa Grande Dispatch. October 11, 1971. https://www.newspapers.com/image/13447593/
- “Ghosts of London Bridge.” Weird U.S. Accessed June 27, 2023. http://www.weirdus.com/states/arizona/ghosts/london_bridge/index.php
- Grimes, Kristin. “There’s A Nightmarish Story Behind This Haunted Bridge In Vermont.” Only In Your State. August 18, 2016. https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/vermont/haunted-bridge-vt/
- King, Dominique. “Mysteries of the twin bridges in Danville, Indiana.” Midwest Guest. April 25, 2013. https://www.midwestguest.com/2013/04/mysteries-of-the-twin-bridges-in-danville-indiana.html
- Koenenn, Connie. “London Bridge dedicated with American style.” Arizona Republic. October 11, 1971. https://www.newspapers.com/image/118195378/
- Leah, Heather. “Solved: Haunted legend of Lydia's Bridge ghostly hitchhiker has roots in real history.” WRAL News. October 10, 2021. https://www.wral.com/story/solved-haunted-legend-of-lydias-bridge-ghostly-hitchhiker-has-roots-in-real-history/19918427/
- “London Bridge.” Ghost Adventures. Season 20, Episode 10. Aired April 30, 2020.
- “The London Bridge.” Go Lake Havasu. Accessed June 27, 2023. https://www.golakehavasu.com/london-bridge
- McDowell, Ian. “Ghost girl hitchhiking: Has ‘Lydia’ been found?” Yes! Weekly. June 6, 2018. https://www.yesweekly.com/news/ghost-girl-hitchhiking-has-lydia-been-found/article_69394d3e-ba23-50ce-a008-ac0c11a21ea9.html
- Quinn, Shannon. “Thousands Died From the Black Death in 1666, Leaving Behind Haunted Plague Pits in London.” History Collection. November 2, 2018. https://historycollection.com/thousands-died-from-the-black-death-in-1666-leaving-behind-haunted-plague-pits-in-london/
- Russell, Davy. “A Haunting Experience On Emily’s Bridge — Stowe, Vermont.” Xpara Investigations. February 5, 2017. https://medium.com/xpara-investigations/a-haunting-experience-on-emilys-bridge-stowe-vermont-c1b0adb73aed
- “‘Spooky skeletons’ scare builders.” BBC News. October 31, 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7072188.stm
- “Stowe, VT Travel Guide.” U.S. News & World Report. Accessed June 27, 2023. https://travel.usnews.com/Stowe_VT
- Sutton, Laura E. “Lydia Lives at the Jamestown Bridge: A ‘Vanishing Hitchhiker’ in North Carolina.” North Carolina Folklore Journal 47(2). Midwinter 2000: pp. 119-134.
- “Triple Arch Cement Bridge.” The Indianapolis News. June 27, 1907. https://www.newspapers.com/image/37279042/
- “Vermont’s Covered Bridges.” Vermont Vacation. Accessed June 27, 2023. https://www.vermontvacation.com/things-to-do/arts-and-heritage/covered-bridges
- “What is the story of the haunted Avon Bridge in Indiana?” Dangerousroads.org. Accessed June 27, 2023. https://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/4918-avon-bridge.html
