The Mysterious Texas Road You Absolutely Must Drive At Least Once
By Katie Lawrence|Published October 11, 2018
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Texans come from all over to search for the infamous Bragg Light every October, but Saratoga isn’t the only town with a haunted street. Believe it or not, our state’s biggest metropolis is harboring a sinister secret that very few are aware of – and maybe that lack of knowledge is for the best. A drive down Patterson Road just might open the most malevolent Pandora’s Box there ever was.
Are you brave enough to take on the challenge?
Multiple theories exist about whose blood was shed during the wartime battle on Patterson Road. One suggests a pro-union German settlement was attacked by Confederate troops, while another blames two disorganized militias who fought until only a few men remained.
Today, the ghosts use all five senses to make their presence known. From apparitions standing on the roadside to spectral hands gently tapping on passing cars, there's no mistaking what you'll experience here for anything but paranormal activity.
Brave souls wishing to call on the spirits will simply stop their car on Langham Creek Bridge, turn off the headlights, and wait. Countless visitors have reported hearing what sounds like knuckles repeatedly striking the vehicle, almost as if to warn the passengers of impending danger.
Nobody can be certain whether the entities have malicious intent or not, but one thing is for sure - something otherworldly lurks in the shadows of Patterson Road. The only question is whether you're brave enough to face the darkness this Halloween.
Watch a ghost hunt on the road in real-time below:
And here’s what the street looks like during daylight hours:
Have you ever driven down Patterson Road and experienced anything out of the ordinary? What other streets in Texas are presumed to be haunted? Let us know about all your ghostly encounters!
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