Hangman's Tree Historic Spot in El Dorado County

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Stock #:771597
Type: Postcard
Era: Real Photo
City: Placerville
State: California (CA)
County: El Dorado
Publisher: Frasher's Inc.
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
Additional Details:
This city in the days of '49, was called "Hangtown". The site of Elatner's Hwy Yard as which stood the 'Hangman's Tree' is where Vigilantes executed many men for various crimes. The stump of the tree is under this building.
From the Darlene Thorne Collection

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