Jim Thorpe in Carbon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Molly Maguire Executions
On June 21, 1877, four "Molly Maguires," an alleged secret society of Irish mine-workers, were hanged here. Pinkerton detective James McParlan’s testimony led to convictions for violent crimes against the coal industry, yet the facts of the labor, class, and ethnic conflicts, even the existence of the organization, remain contested. Six others were hanged on this day at the county jail in Pottsville; ten more were executed in Pa. through 1879.
Erected 2006 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1860.
Location. 40° 51.821′ N, 75° 44.8′ W. Marker is in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, in Carbon County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broadway and High Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jim Thorpe PA 18229, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This House (1844 A.D.) (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Dimmick House (approx. Ľ mile away); Benjamin Barge (approx. 0.3 miles away); National War Savings Campaign of 1918 (approx. 0.4 miles away); From Mountain to Market (approx. half a mile away); Anthracite (approx. half a mile away); Carbon County (approx. half a mile away); The Self Made Man (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jim Thorpe.
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Also see . . .
1. The overthrow of the Molly Maguires. eHistory at OSU website entry (Submitted on September 8, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. Marker Quest - Molly Maguire Executions. Further information and photographs relating to the Molly Maguires and their executions. (Submitted on August 28, 2019, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,859 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 22, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.