Hangman's Tree - Placerville, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 43.703 W 120° 48.145
10S E 691027 N 4288927
The hangman's tree is an old tree stump covered by a building in Placerville, CA.
Waymark Code: WM96VF
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2010
Views: 16
"In the days of 1849, when this city was called Hangtown, vigilantes executed many men for various crimes. This was the site of Hay Yard, on which stood the 'Hangman's Tree.' The stump of the tree is under the building on which the plaque is placed."
Marker Number: 141.00
Marker Name: Hangman's Tree
County: El Dorado
Has Official CA Plaque: no
Marker Dedication Date: 06/06/1934
Location:
305 Main St. Placerville
Website: Not listed
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