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In Denton County, Texas near the ghost town that once was Alton a bridge was constructed at the Hickory Creek in 1884. A half a century later a legend of a monstrous half-goat, half-man demon was born. Throughout the years multiple origins for the Goatman have spread but the one that remains consistent is the feeling that the demon is watching...

Listen to all the origins and find out which are real on today's episode of Myths, Mysteries, & Monsters!

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https://www.tsl.texas.gov/exhibits/civilwar/trouble.html

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