One Of The Most Haunted Bridges In Oklahoma, Dead Woman's Crossing Has Been Around Since 1905
By Carol Ann Carson|Published October 12, 2021
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
From hidden-gem lore to sought-out urban legends, Oklahoma has enough haunted spots to keep a ghost hunter busy for weeks! Paranormal investigators can even plan a whole road trip to the creepiest places in the state. One type of legend that pops up around the state is what’s known as a “crybaby bridge.” Now, Oklahoma has a handful of these eerie bridges but there’s one in particular that has continued to frighten travelers for over a hundred years. Let’s try not to shiver as we recount the tales behind Dead Woman’s Crossing:
What version of Dead Woman’s Crossing did you grow up hearing? Have you ever ventured to this haunted bridge? Share your terrifying tales with us in the comments below!
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