Pottsville in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Molly Maguire Executions

Photographed by PaulwC3, August 3, 2013

1. Molly Maguire Executions Marker

Inscription.
On June 21, 1877, six "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. Four others were hanged on this day at the county jail in Mauch Chunk; 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: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1877.

Location. 40° 41.283′ N, 76° 11.953′ W. Marker is in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. It is on Sanderson Street west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker stands in front of the Schuylkill County Prison. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 Sanderson Street, Pottsville PA 17901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hanging of the Mollies (here, next to this marker); Schuylkill County

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allan P. Jaffe (about 700 feet away); General George A. Joulwan (about 700 feet away); Pottsville Maroons (about 800 feet away); Pottsville Downtown Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Pott (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spanish War Veterans (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pottsville.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Molly Maguire Executions. Marker Quest website entry:
Further information and photographs relating to the Molly Maguires and their executions. (Submitted on August 28, 2019, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Molly Maguires. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 2, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Wide view of the Molly Maguire Executions Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by PaulwC3, August 3, 2013

2. Wide view of the Molly Maguire Executions Marker

The marker stands in front of the Schuykill County Prison (1851).

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,697 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.