Calling Helen Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
In the legend, Helen hanged herself from the bridge after her daughter died in a fire; her spirit appears when her name is called, and cars will not start. Sources: City of Asheville, WLOS (Oct. 27, 2021). Treat it as legend.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
The City of Asheville says the quarried-stone bridge at 201 Beaucatcher Road was built in 1909 for access to Zealandia Mansion (City of Asheville).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
No openly licensed photo found yet.
Public access
Access unverified The bridge spans a road; we did not verify public access. Pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
Explore more
- More places in Asheville and North Carolina
- More haunted & abandoned ruins
- Nearby: Omni Grove Park Inn (Asheville, NC), Lake Lure Inn (Lake Lure, NC), Ghost Town in the Sky (Maggie Valley, NC), Brown Mountain Lights (Morganton, NC)
⚠️ Please read: This information may be outdated and conditions change. Verify access with the owner or operator before you go. Spook Atlas does not encourage trespassing. Entering private, closed or condemned property can be illegal and dangerous. Report a correction.
Reader experiences
Not yet accepting submissions. Reader stories are coming later; this form is switched off and sends nothing. All stories are moderated before they appear. Posts describing trespassing, break-ins or how to get into closed areas are removed.
No reader experiences yet. Be the first to share yours.