Near Tustin in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hanging Tree
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 20, 2010
1. Hanging Tree Marker
Erected 1967 by El Viaje de Portola Ride.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 33° 45.791′ N, 117° 44.036′ W. Marker is near Tustin, California, in Orange County. Marker and Hanging Tree may only be accessed by taking a strenuous 10-mile Irvine Ranch Conservancy docent led hike. The hike is recommended only for experienced hikers 16 and older. Directions to the starting point of the hike can be obtained after signing up for the hike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tustin CA 92782, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Irvine Park (approx. 2.4 miles away); Red Hill (approx. 3.4 miles away); a different marker also named Red Hill (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Bunkhouse (approx. 3.7 miles away); Living and Working on the Irvine Ranch (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Bath House (approx. 3.7 miles away); Late 1700s and 1800s (approx. 3.7 miles away); Katie Wheeler Library (approx. 3.7 miles away).
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Also see . . . Juan Flores. A wikipedia article detailing the myths and facts surrounding Juan Flores and his gang known as "las Manillas" (the Handcuffs) and the killing of Sheriff Barton which led to the capture of the gang and the hanging of two members at this tree. (Submitted on November 29, 2011.)
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Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 20, 2010
2. Hanging Tree Marker
Photographed By Michael Kindig, August 20, 2010
3. Hanging Tree
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2011. This page has been viewed 2,268 times since then and 162 times this year. Last updated on August 25, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
