One Of The Most Haunted Bridges In North Carolina, Helen’s Bridge Has Been Around Since 1909
North Carolina is crawling with creepy legends, but one of the most beloved ghost stories is the one about Helen’s Bridge.
Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Helen’s Bridge was originally constructed in 1909 to connect Zealandia Mansion to the rest of the world. Now, it’s a hotbed for paranormal activity and out of use. What happened?
As the story goes, a woman named Helen who lived near the mansion gave birth to a beloved child. But this happy time in Helen’s life turned to tragedy when her house was set on fire. Helen tried desperately to save her baby, but passed out from smoke inhalation. Firefighters were able to drag her out, but her baby was gone.
Helen’s grief was immeasurable. She decided to end her life and hung herself from Helen’s Bridge. Ever since, weird things have happened at the bridge – and some people claim they’ve been able to summon Helen herself while exploring here.
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OK, just look at Helen's Bridge. Even without knowing there's a ghost story about the bridge, it looks ominous.
Those who walk the bridge and call out Helen's name may even see Helen's spirit still wandering around the bridge. Some have even claimed to have talked with Helen's ghost about her missing child.
You don't even have to wander the bridge to experience the haunting. Many people claim they've experienced car trouble around the bridge: mysteriously drained batteries and so on.
