Globe in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Hanging Tree
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Erected by City of Globe, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Assn., Econ. Dev. Corp., Vigilantes and Paul Damron Funeral Homes, Miles-Damron Chapel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Historic Trees series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1846.
Location. 33° 23.947′ N, 110° 47.325′ W. Marker is in Globe, Arizona, in Pinal County. Marker is on North Broad Street, 0.1 miles south of Hackney Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Globe AZ 85501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. From Globe to Governor (within shouting distance of this marker); International House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Globe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cobre Valley Center for the Arts (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Honor of John W. Wentworth (approx. ¼ mile away); Amster Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Hon. George W. P. Hunt (approx. ¼ mile away); St. John's Espiscopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Globe.
Also see . . . Two Road Agents Lynched; The Story of the Double Murder in Arizona. A New York Times article published August 26, 1887. (Submitted on August 6, 2010.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,493 times since then and 181 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.