Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
Athens, Texas
Established: 1856
Population: 12,857 (2020)
County: Henderson County
Haunted Locations Documented: 3
Population: 12,857 (2020)
County: Henderson County
Haunted Locations Documented: 3
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Athens Underground Tunnels
"The Haunted Tunnels"
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Location Address: Athens, Texas
According to legend, a series of tunnels exists beneath the town of Athens, Texas which were used for unknown purposes, and which are believed to be haunted. Many believe the tunnels originated during the American Civil War as part of the underground railroad, whereas others speculate they were used by alcohol bootleggers and other outlaws during the pioneering days and American Alcohol Prohibition. One popular urban legend even claims that the tunnels are designed in the shape of a pentagram which begins at City Hall. Despite these claims, no physical evidence of the tunnels' existence has yet been found in Athens. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Athens, Texas
According to legend, a series of tunnels exists beneath the town of Athens, Texas which were used for unknown purposes, and which are believed to be haunted. Many believe the tunnels originated during the American Civil War as part of the underground railroad, whereas others speculate they were used by alcohol bootleggers and other outlaws during the pioneering days and American Alcohol Prohibition. One popular urban legend even claims that the tunnels are designed in the shape of a pentagram which begins at City Hall. Despite these claims, no physical evidence of the tunnels' existence has yet been found in Athens. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Fuller Park
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Location Address: Athens, Texas
Fuller Park in Athens, Texas was established during the 1930's, and is believed by many to be haunted. Some claim this is because the property was once used as an orphanage called the Buckner Children's Home, while others tell stories of a group of occultists who used the park as a meeting place to perform dark magic rituals. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Athens, Texas
Fuller Park in Athens, Texas was established during the 1930's, and is believed by many to be haunted. Some claim this is because the property was once used as an orphanage called the Buckner Children's Home, while others tell stories of a group of occultists who used the park as a meeting place to perform dark magic rituals. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Monkey Bridge
"Thunder Bridge"
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Location Address: Athens, Texas
The old Monkey Bridge in Athens, Texas is rumored to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of men and women who were killed during the 1960's when a circus train passing through town derailed. According to legend, a passenger carriage full of monkeys survived the accident and escaped into the woods, but not before allegedly killing several handlers. Although the old bridge has been demolished, locals often claim to hear the disembodied screams and cries of the men and women who were killed, and the howls of wild monkeys. Before receiving the nickname, "Monkey Bridge," the location was referred to as Thunder Bridge. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
Location Address: Athens, Texas
The old Monkey Bridge in Athens, Texas is rumored to be haunted by the ghosts of a number of men and women who were killed during the 1960's when a circus train passing through town derailed. According to legend, a passenger carriage full of monkeys survived the accident and escaped into the woods, but not before allegedly killing several handlers. Although the old bridge has been demolished, locals often claim to hear the disembodied screams and cries of the men and women who were killed, and the howls of wild monkeys. Before receiving the nickname, "Monkey Bridge," the location was referred to as Thunder Bridge. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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