Pope Lick Monster, Legendary creature site at Pope Lick Creek, Kentucky
The railroad trestle bridge spans 100 feet above Pope Lick Creek, where a reported hybrid creature with goat and human features resides according to local tales.
Initial reports of the creature emerged in the early 1900s, leading to multiple documented incidents of people accessing the trestle in search of the mythical being.
The Norfolk Southern Railroad trestle has become a focal point for storytellers who share tales of a creature using hypnosis to lure visitors onto the tracks.
The trestle remains an active railway line with multiple daily freight trains, requiring visitors to observe the area exclusively from designated safe distances.
Several versions of the legend describe the creature as a former circus performer who survived a train accident and transformed into a supernatural entity.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 38.19200,-85.48790
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
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