Browns Bridge spanned Lake Lanier and was named after the Brown family, prominent citizens of Gainesville, GA. During the Civil War, an earlier version of the bridge was destroyed by
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Dating back to 1917, the Old Applewhite Road Bridge, commonly referred to as the ‘Donkey Lady Bridge’, underwent closure for vehicular use in 2005 with the arrival of the newly constructed Applewhite Road bridge. Now seamlessly integrated into the Medina River section of the esteemed Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System, it has found a new purpose.
The ‘Donkey Lady’ is the central figure of the folklore surrounding this bridge. The origin of her tale can be traced as far back as the 1800s, although it gained prominence in the 1950s. Several versions of her story exist: one suggests that she suffered disfiguration in a tragic fire caused by her husband, while others speculate that her spirit became one with that of her domesticated donkey when they both drowned together. The Donkey Lady is said to haunt the vicinity of Elm Creek, targeting those who dare to cross. According to most reports, if you honk your horn, she might come searching for you.
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- 2440 West Jett Road, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78264
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