THE STORY
Reported Haunting
Local legend claims Thompson Island Bridge is haunted by the spirit of a Confederate soldier who continues to patrol the crossing. Witnesses have reported ghostly figures, strange lights, and unexplained sounds late at night.
Thompson Island Bridge is said to be a favorite spot for the spirit of a Confederate soldier. His apparition, with his rifle, is said to appear more often before or during times of war. According to legend, the man lived in a nearby cabin and had made a promise with his brother that when they went off to fight in the Civil War, they’d return home, no matter what.