John Eisenhower Bridge

A Brief History: In Gettysburg Pennsylvania, tucked away by creeping vines and weeds, on Waterworks Road, you will find the location for the “John Eisenhower Bridge”, or as urban legend calls it, “The Suicide Bridge”. Though this bridge was not around during the Battle of Gettysburg, this was, however, an ideal route used by both Confederate and Union soldiers. Built just above Willoughby Run by Builder/Contractor, Gilbert and Smith in 1886, this constructed truss bridge was created using metal pipes, castings and struts. In June of 1996, the bridge was destroyed by a flood and was reconstructed in 1998. Many have speculated that the bridges’ low-leveled piping and overgrown path made it an ideal location for suicides to occur. Currently, there has not been any reported cases or evidence to support these suicide claims.

Haunted History: There seems to be residual activity here as there have been claims of cold spots, feelings of being watched and visitors hearing disembodied voices.