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Lynching in America Historical Markers
As part of the Equal Justice Initiative (eji.org) efforts to help towns, cities, and states confront and recover from tragic histories of racial violence and terrorism, it is joining with communities to install historical markers in communities where the history of lynching is documented. Includes similar Community Remembrance Project markers by the EJI.
On Courthouse Square at U.S. 31, on the left when traveling north on Courthouse Square.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, at least 6,500 African Americans were victims
of lynch mob violence in the United States. After the Civil War, an
ongoing commitment to white supremacy led to organized resistance to
Black . . . — — Map (db m207065) HM
On East Broad Street at Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling east on East Broad Street.
The Lynching of William "Willie Lee" Jenkins. On January 10, 1922, a mob of white people brutally lynched a 26-year-old Black World War I veteran named William "Willie Lee Jenkins near Eufaula. Mob members abducted Mr. Jenkins, tortured him, . . . — — Map (db m306132) HM
Lynching in America
Thousands of African Americans were victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between the Civil War and World War II. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism used . . . — — Map (db m132071) HM
On North 1st Street at Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on North 1st Street.
Lynching in America.
Thousands of Black people were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to intimidate . . . — — Map (db m116817) HM
Racial Terrorism and Convict Leasing. Thousands of black people were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950 Lynching was
a form of racial terrorism that went beyond only hanging, . . . — — Map (db m173372) HM
On Woodward Street at Huntsville Avenue on Woodward Street.
Lynching In America.
Thousands of black people were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to intimidate . . . — — Map (db m101159) HM
On North 1st Street north of 19th Street North, on the right when traveling north.
Racial Terrorism and Criminal Justice. Racial terror lynching between 1865 and 1950 claimed the lives of thousands of African Americans and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt today. After emancipation, white Southerners . . . — — Map (db m167223) HM
On South 9th Street south of Avenue A, on the left when traveling south.
Lynching in America
After the Civil War, the ideology of white supremacy led to violent
resistance to equal rights for Black people. Lynching emerged to enforce
racial hierarchy through arbitrary and deadly violence that terrorized
all . . . — — Map (db m176380) HM
On East Lafayette Street at South Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on East Lafayette Street.
Lynching in America
Between the end of the Civil War and the close of World War II,
white mobs killed thousands of Black Americans in racial terror
lynchings, and committed widespread violence that traumatized
millions more. The Lowndes . . . — — Map (db m235867) HM
On West Hickory Grove Road 1.3 miles east of Route 97, on the right when traveling east.
Lynching in America
Thousands of black people were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to . . . — — Map (db m97983) HM
On Snow Hill Drive at Alabama Route 21, on the right when traveling west on Snow Hill Drive.
Enslavement & Racial Terror
The enslavement of black people in the United States was a brutal,
dehumanizing system that lasted more than 200 years. Between 1819
and 1860, Alabama's enslaved population grew from 40,000 to 435,000.
According . . . — — Map (db m154554) HM
On Higdon Road Northeast north of Chase Rd NE, on the left when traveling north.
Lynching in America
More than 6,500 Black men, women, and children were the victims of lynching in the United States between 1865 and 1950. After the Civil War, many white Southerners remained committed to the ideology of racial hierarchy and . . . — — Map (db m279892) HM
On Church Street near South Royal Street, on the right when traveling west.
Lynching in America
Racial terror lynching claimed the lives of at least 6,500 Black people in the United States between 1865 and 1859. After the Civil War, many white people remained committed to white supremacy and used lethal violence . . . — — Map (db m202593) HM
On N Rebel Road at N Bessemer Ct, on the left when traveling north on N Rebel Road.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, over 6,500 Black people were victims of racial terror lynching across the United States. After Emancipation, many white Southerners remained committed to an ideology of racial hierarchy and used . . . — — Map (db m300493) HM
Near West Turner Road north of N Wasson Ave, on the left when traveling north.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, over 6,500 Black people were victims of racial terror lynching across the United States. Almost 25% of lynchings involved allegations of inappropriate behavior between a Black man and a white . . . — — Map (db m300509) HM
On Main Street (Alabama Route 119) at Shelby Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Lynching in America. Thousands of African Americans were lynched in the United States between the Civil War and World War II. Lynching, a form of racial terrorism used to intimidate black people and to enforce white supremacy, was most . . . — — Map (db m258637) HM
On 6th Street at 28th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 6th Street.
Lynching in America
Thousands of African Americans were victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between the Civil War and World War II. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism . . . — — Map (db m144735) HM
On West 12th Street at Westpark Drive, on the right when traveling west on West 12th Street.
Lynching in America. Racial terror lynching between 1877 and 1950 claimed the lives of
thousands of African Americans and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt today. Following the Civil War and the premature end of . . . — — Map (db m258635) HM
On West 6th Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West 6th Street.
Lynching in America
Following the Civil War, violent resistance to equal rights for Black people and an
ideology of white supremacy led to racial terrorism not only in the South, but across the United States. Lynching emerged as the most . . . — — Map (db m243303) HM
On Dunn Avenue south of West 11th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Lynching in America. Before the Civil War, millions of African people were kidnapped, enslaved, and shipped across the Atlantic to the Americas under horrific conditions that frequently resulted in starvation and death. Over two centuries, . . . — — Map (db m258636) HM
On Larimer Street 0.1 miles west of 14th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Lynching in America.
Racial terror lynchings between 1877 and 1950 claimed the lives of thousands of Black people and terrorized millions more who were denied equal protection under the law. After the Civil War, white resistance to equal . . . — — Map (db m236319) HM
On Northeast 14th Street 0.1 miles north of Northeast 8th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Lynching in America
Between 1882 and 1930, Florida had one of the highest per capita lynching rates in the United States, with Alachua County ranked near the top. After the Civil War, the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution . . . — — Map (db m207585) HM
On South Main Street (Florida Route 329) just south of East University Avenue ( Route 24/26), on the right when traveling north.
Lynching in America
After the Civil War, constitutional rights were granted to Black people ensuring equal protection and voting. Many white leaders responded to the emancipation of Black people by violently seeking to maintain racial, . . . — — Map (db m186407) HM
On Newberry Lane at NW 245 Street, on the left when traveling west on Newberry Lane.
Lynching in America
Between 1877 and 1950, thousands of African Americans were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States. Florida had one of the highest per capita lynching rates in the nation, with dozens of racial . . . — — Map (db m186426) HM
On Winona Drive at North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Winona Drive.
Lynching in America
Thousands of African Americans were victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism used to intimidate . . . — — Map (db m211856) HM
On Doyle Carlton Drive at West Laurel Street, on the right when traveling south on Doyle Carlton Drive.
Lynching in America
Between 1877 and 1950, thousands of African-Americans were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States. Florida had one of the highest per-capita rates of Black victims lynched by white mobs, including . . . — — Map (db m206382) HM
On East Gaines Street at South Meridian Street, on the right when traveling east on East Gaines Street.
Lynching in America
Between 1877 and 1950, thousands of African Americans were victims of mob violence and lynching across the United States. Following the Civil War, white Southerners fiercely resisted equal rights for African Americans and . . . — — Map (db m186412) HM
On East Central Boulevard at Court Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Central Boulevard.
Lynching of July Perry
November 3, 1920
On Election Day, November 3, 1920, black residents in the Ocoee area who owned land and businesses were eager to vote. Despite a terrorizing Ku Klux Klan march through the streets of . . . — — Map (db m137336) HM
On West South Street west of South Division Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Lynching of Arthur Henry
Shortly after midnight on Friday, November 27, 1925, three white men abducted a 35-year-old Black man named Arthur Henry from his bed at Orange General Hospital. Nearly two weeks later, Mr. Henry's lifeless body . . . — — Map (db m241195) HM
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Street just north of 2nd Avenue South, on the left when traveling north.
Lynching in America
Thousands of African Americans were victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between the Civil War and World War II. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism . . . — — Map (db m180045) HM
On Fruitville Road (Florida Route 780) at Bearded Oaks Drive, on the right when traveling west on Fruitville Road.
Lynching in America. Racial terror lynchings between 1865 and 1950 claimed the lives of at least 6,500 Black people and terrorized millions more. Racial hierarchy persisted after the Civil War and Emancipation, resulting in . . . — — Map (db m246801) HM
On Cordova Street north of Orange Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Lynching of Isaac Barrett. Isaac Barrett, an African American tenant farmer, was lynched in St. Johns County, Florida, on June 5, 1897, after he was accused of assaulting the family of his white employer. According to press accounts, Mr. . . . — — Map (db m219783) HM
On Oakdale Road NE at South Ponce De Leon Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Oakdale Road NE.
Lynching in America
Racial terror lynching claimed the lives of thousands of African
Americans between 1877 and 1950. Following the Civil War, white
Southerners sought to uphold an ideology of white supremacy and
used fatal violence . . . — — Map (db m185921) HM
On North McDonough Street north of Trinity Place, on the right when traveling south.
Lynching in America
Following the Civil War, violent resistance to rights for African Americans, a need for heap labor, and an ideology of white supremacy led to fatal violence against Black women, men, and children. Thousands of Black . . . — — Map (db m245402) HM
On Max Cleland Boulevard south of Bond Street, on the right when traveling south.
Lynching in America. Following the Civil War, violent resistance to rights for African Americans, a need for cheap labor, and an ideology of white supremacy led to fatal violence against Black women, men, and children. Thousands of Black . . . — — Map (db m242055) HM
On West Maple Street (Georgia Route 20) at Veterans Memorial Boulevard ( Route 9), on the left when traveling east on West Maple Street.
Lynching in America
Thousands of Black people were the victims of racial terror lynchings
in the United States between 1877 and 1950. After the Civil War,
violent resistance to the equal rights for African Americans and an
ideology of . . . — — Map (db m171844) HM
On Courtland Street Northeast at John Wesley Dobbs Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling south on Courtland Street Northeast.
Lynching in America Racial terror lynching between 1865 and 1950 claimed the lives of thousands of African Americans and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt today. During this era, lynching emerged as the most notorious form . . . — — Map (db m227435) HM
On Roy Street Southwest east of Windsor Street Southwest, on the left when traveling east.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, thousands of Black people were victims of lynching across the United States. Following the Civil War, many white Southerners fiercely resisted equal rights for African Americans and sought to uphold an . . . — — Map (db m227409) HM
Near Gammon Street Southeast 0.2 miles west of Lansing Street Southeast, on the left when traveling west.
The History of Brownsville. The origins of Brownsville began as the 12-year period of Reconstruction was ending following the Civil War. The Reconstruction era was a period of legal, political, and social recreation, during which Black . . . — — Map (db m227410) HM
On Thompson Avenue west of Main Street (U.S. 29), on the left when traveling west.
Lynching in America. Between 1865 and 1950, thousands of Black people were victims of lynching across the United States. Following the Civil War, many white Southerners fiercely resisted equal rights for African Americans and sought to uphold . . . — — Map (db m227407) HM
On Warren Way south of Headland Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Lynching in America. Between 1865 and 1950, thousands of Black people were victims of lynching across the United States. Following the Civil War, many white Southerners fiercely resisted equal rights for African Americans and sought to uphold . . . — — Map (db m227408) HM
Near Riverside Road 0.5 miles east of Roswell Road, on the right when traveling east.
Lynching in America
Racial terror lynching claimed the lives of thousands of African
Americans and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt
today. After slavery ended, many white people remained committed
to racial hierarchy . . . — — Map (db m171842) HM
On North Perry Street (Georgia Route 20) at Lawrenceville Highway ( Route 8), on the left when traveling south on North Perry Street.
Lynching in America
Thousands of Black people were victims of lynching in the United States between 1865 and 1950. During this era, lynching emerged as the most notorious and public form of racial terrorism, used to enforce racial hierarchy and . . . — — Map (db m197693) HM
On Union Street at East Depot Street, on the right when traveling south on Union Street.
Lynching in America
Thousands of black people were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to . . . — — Map (db m103140) HM
On North Duke Street north of Wardlaw Street East, on the left when traveling north.
The Lynching of Henry White. On September 20, 1916, Henry White, a 24-year-old African American was lynched by a large white mob in the city of Durham in Walker County. Georgia. Mr. White had come to Durham from Chattanooga, Tennessee and . . . — — Map (db m168093) HM
Lynching in America
Following the Civil War, resistance to rights and equality for African
Americans and an ideology of white supremacy led to fatal violence
against Black women, men, and children. Violence spread throughout
the country, . . . — — Map (db m226136) HM
Near Commercial Street east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Lynching in America. Kansas was established as a free state in 1861 following violent conflict over the legality of slavery in the new territory. After the Civil War, emancipated Black people began migrating to Kansas from Southern states in . . . — — Map (db m258632) HM
On U.S. 59 north of East 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Lynching in America.
In 1861, after a violent struggle over whether to legalize slavery, Kansas entered the Union as a free state, and the false belief grew that the state welcomed free Black people. Following the end of the Civil War in . . . — — Map (db m287470) HM
On Kiowa Street at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Kiowa Street.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, at least 6,500 Black people were victims of lynching in the United
States. Although Kansas was established as a free state in 1861, many white people
remained committed to white supremacy and opposed . . . — — Map (db m251183) HM
Near North 7th Street north of Ash Street, on the left when traveling north.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, at least 6,500 Black people were victims of lynchings in the United States, including at least 22 documented victims of racial terror lynching in Kansas. After the Civil War ended in 1865, . . . — — Map (db m250405) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 60) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.
Lynching in America
Racial terror lynching between 1877 and 1950 claimed the lives of thousands of African Americans and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt today. Following the Civil War, fierce resistance to equal rights for . . . — — Map (db m203123) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 60) at Jail Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
In the early morning of January 15, 1911, a White mob abducted three Black men named Eugene Marshall, Wade Patterson, and Jim West from the Shelby County Jail. Although reports indicate that police were aware of the threat of mob violence, law . . . — — Map (db m175130) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 60) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.
Reconstruction in America
The end of the U.S. Civil War and the emancipation of enslaved Black people ushered in the era of Reconstruction. America had an opportunity to drastically change the experience of formerly enslaved Black people . . . — — Map (db m203119) HM
Lynching in America. Over 6,500 Black people were lynched in the United States between 1865 and 1950. After the Civil War, many White people remained committed to White political, social, and economic control. Lynching emerged as the most . . . — — Map (db m272742) HM
On Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard at Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, in the median on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard.
Mass Lynching in New Orleans
July 24 to 27, 1900, White mobs unleashed a campaign of racial terror
throughout the city of New Orleans that resulted in the lynching of
at least seven Black people. Violence began after police tried to . . . — — Map (db m163962) HM
On Prospect Square just south of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
Lynching in America. Racial terror lynching between 1865 and 1950 claimed the lives of thousands of African Americans and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt today. Following the Civil War and the premature end of . . . — — Map (db m236875) HM
On West McKinsey Road 0.1 miles east of Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard (Maryland Route 648), on the right when traveling east.
Lynching in America
Thousands of black people were the victims of racial terror lynching in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to intimidate . . . — — Map (db m225927) HM
On Courthouse Court at Bosley Avenue (Maryland Route 45), on the left when traveling south on Courthouse Court.
Lynching in America
At least 6,500 Black people were the victims of racial terror lynching in the United States between 1865 and 1950. After the Civil War, violent resistance to equal rights for African Americans and an ideology of white . . . — — Map (db m174864) HM
On North Court Street at Greenwood Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Court Street.
Lynching in America. Over 6,500 Black people were killed in racial terror lynchings in the United States between 1865 and 1950. After the Civil War, many white Southerners remained opposed to equal rights for Black citizens, and lynching . . . — — Map (db m305582) HM
On North Cross Street north of Park Row, on the left when traveling north.
Lynching in America. Over 6,500 Black people were victims of lynching in the United States between 1865 and 1950. After the Civil War, lynching emerged as the most notorious and public form of racial terrorism used to enforce racial hierarchy . . . — — Map (db m301685) HM
On Court House Drive just east of Washington Street (Maryland Route 326), on the right when traveling east.
Lynching in America. Racial terror lynching claimed the lives of at least 6,500 Black people in the United States between 1865 and 1950. After the Civil War, many white people remained committed to upholding white supremacy. In opposition to . . . — — Map (db m187334) HM
On North Division Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Division Street. Reported missing.
Lynching in America
After the Civil War, violent resistance to equal rights for African Americans and an ideology of white supremacy led to fatal violence against Black women, men, and children who were frequently falsely accused of violating . . . — — Map (db m263859) HM
On East 1st Street at North 2nd Avenue East, on the right when traveling west on East 1st Street.
Lynching in America. Thousands of African Americans were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950, including in St. Louis County, MN. Lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of . . . — — Map (db m204590) HM
On North Lamar Boulevard at Courthouse Square, on the left when traveling north on North Lamar Boulevard.
Lynching in America
Thousands of African Americans were victims of racial terror lynching in the United States between 1877 and 1950. During this era, racial terror lynching emerged as a stunning form of violent resistance to emancipation and . . . — — Map (db m219912) HM
On North Lamar Boulevard at Molly Barr Road, on the right when traveling south on North Lamar Boulevard.
Lynching in America
Thousands of black people were the victims of racial terror lynching in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to intimidate black . . . — — Map (db m219923) HM
Near Good Hope Church Road 1.6 miles south of State Route 503, on the left when traveling south.
Lynching in America
Over 6,500 African Americans were victims of racial terror lynching in the United
States between 1865 and 1950. Following the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil
War, many white Americans remained committed to . . . — — Map (db m234969) HM
On Walnut Street west of North 8th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Lynching in America. Between 1865 and 1950, at least 6,500 Black people were victims of mob violence and lynching across the United States. Following the Civil War, many white people remained committed to the ideology of white supremacy and . . . — — Map (db m249703) HM
Near Frederick Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Lynching in America
Racial terror lynchings between 1865 and 1950 claimed the lives of at least 6,500 Black people and terrorized millions more who were denied equal protection under the law. After the Civil War, white people around the . . . — — Map (db m284946) HM
Lynching in America. Thousands of Black people were the victims of racial terror lynching in the United States between 1865 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to intimidate Black . . . — — Map (db m240259) HM
On Park Central Square east of South Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Lynching in America
Thousands of black people were the victims of lynching in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to intimidate black people and . . . — — Map (db m173592) HM
Near Summit Street at West 10th Street. Reported missing.
Lynching in America. Thousands of Black people were the victims of racial terror lynching in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to intimidate Black . . . — — Map (db m295017) HM
On Farnam Street west of 17th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Lynching in America
After the Civil War, an ideology of white supremacy persisted as many Americans still believed in racial hierarchy. Violent resistance to Black equality ushered in an era of racial terrorism where more than 6,500 Black . . . — — Map (db m264855) HM
On South Market Street at Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south on South Market Street.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, thousands of African Americans were victims of mob violence and racial terror lynching across the United States. Following the Civil War, white Southerners fiercely resisted equal rights for African . . . — — Map (db m246650) HM
On College Street (Alternate U.S. 74) at South Spruce Street, on the right when traveling east on College Street.
Lynching in America
Thousands of Black people were the victims of racial terror lynching in the United States between 1865 and 1950. After the Civil War, the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution ended slavery and extended . . . — — Map (db m205149) HM
On Craven Street at Emma Road (County Road 1338), on the left when traveling east on Craven Street.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, white mobs lynched thousands of African Americans across the U.S. Following the Civil War, white Southerners fiercely resisted equal rights for African Americans and sought to uphold an ideology of . . . — — Map (db m204979) HM
On South Street north of East Chatham Street when traveling north.
Lynching in America Thousands of Black people were victims of lynching in the United States between 1865 and 1950. After the Civil War, violent resistance to equal rights for Black people and an ideology of white supremacy led to fatal . . . — — Map (db m233991) HM
On Court Street north of East Margaret Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, white mobs lynched over 6,500 black people across the United states. After the Civil war, most white people continue to support racially hierarchy and refuse to accept emancipation and black . . . — — Map (db m281443) HM
On North Church Street at West Liberty Street, on the right when traveling south on North Church Street.
Lynching in America Racial terror lynching claimed the lives of thousands of African Americans and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt today. After slavery ended, many white people remained committed to racial hierarchy and used . . . — — Map (db m238719) HM
On West Mulberry at South Court Street, on the right when traveling east on West Mulberry.
Lynching in America Following the Civil War, violent resistance to rights for and equality for Black Americans and an ideology of White supremacy led to fatal violence against Black women, men, and children. Thousands of Black people were . . . — — Map (db m173835) HM
On West High Street (U.S. 27) at West Park Place, on the right when traveling west on West High Street.
Lynching in America. Between 1865 to 1950, thousands of African Americans were victims of mob violence and lynching across the United States. Following the Civil War, fierce resistance to equal rights for African Americans and an ideology of . . . — — Map (db m178139) HM
On Main Street east of North 3rd Street (Ohio Route 541), on the right when traveling west.
Lynching in America. Following the Civil War, violent resistance to equal rights for African Americans and an ideology of White supremacy flourished not only in the South, but across the United States. Lynching emerged as a notorious form of . . . — — Map (db m205809) HM
On North Greenwood Avenue at East Cameron Street, on the right when traveling north on North Greenwood Avenue.
Lynching in America
Thousands of Black people were the victims of racial terror lynching in the United States between 1877 and 1950. During this era, racial terror lynching of African Americans emerged as a stunning form of violent . . . — — Map (db m171252) HM
Near North Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
Lynching in America
Thousands of African Americans were the victims of racial terror lynchings in the United States between 1865 and 1950. Following the end of the Civil War, a wave of counterrevolutionary terror and violence swept over . . . — — Map (db m176959) HM
On Court Square (State Highway 202), on the right when traveling north.
The Lynching of Anthony Crawford
In Abbeville on Saturday, October 21, 1916, a white mob lynched a black leader named Anthony Crawford for cursing a white man. A 56-year-old planter, "Grandpa" Crawford owned 427 acres of land, had 13 . . . — — Map (db m101841) HM
On South Main Street (South Carolina Route 28) south of East River Street (U.S. 178), on the right when traveling north.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, at least 6,500 Black people were victims of lynchings in the United States. The abolition of chattel slavery was not accompanied by a commitment to equal rights or protection for Black people. In many . . . — — Map (db m237660) HM
On West Duncan Road (U.S. 25) at Exeter Way, in the median on West Duncan Road.
Lynching in America
Between 1877 and 1950, thousands of African Americans were victims of mob violence and lynching across the United States. Following the Civil War, many white Southerners fiercely resisted equal rights for African Americans . . . — — Map (db m206360) HM
Near North Hospital Street north of Brewer Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Lynching in America
Between 1865 and 1950, white mobs lynched over 6,500 Black people across the U.S. Following the Civil War, white Southerners fiercely resisted equal rights for Black Americans and sought to uphold an ideology of white . . . — — Map (db m238729) HM
On West Main Street (South Carolina Route 49) west of South Herndon Street, on the left when traveling west.
Lynching in America
During the Reconstruction period that followed emancipation in 1865, thousands of Black people were lynched by white people intent on maintaining racial hierarchy. Federal officials ended Reconstruction in 1877 when they . . . — — Map (db m196451) HM
On West Main Street (South Carolina Route 49) west of South Herndon Street, on the left when traveling west.
Reconstruction Era Lynchings in Union County
After the Civil War, Black Americans were emancipated after more than two centuries of chattel slavery. Formerly enslaved people purchased land, built churches and schools, and eligible Black men . . . — — Map (db m196452) HM
On Old Burkitt Road 0.1 miles east of Nolensville Pike, on the right when traveling north.
Racial Terror Lynchings in America
Thousands of African American men, women, and children were the victims of lynching and racial terror violence in the United States in the century following the end of the Civil War. As the federal . . . — — Map (db m220683) HM
On 1st Avenue North at Union Street North, on the right when traveling north on 1st Avenue North.
Lynching in America
Thousands of African Americans were the victims of lynchings and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950. After the Civil War, violent resistance to equal rights for African Americans and an ideology of . . . — — Map (db m147760) HM
On 1st Avenue North north of Bank Street, on the right when traveling north.
Post-Emancipation Violence in America
After the Confederacy's defeat, the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution ended slavery and guaranteed newly emancipated black people constitutional rights of citizenship. Reconstruction . . . — — Map (db m147755) HM
On South Liberty Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Liberty Street.
Lynching in America
Thousands of African Americans were victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between the Civil War and World War II. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism . . . — — Map (db m168751) HM
On Main Street at North Akard Street on Main Street. Reported missing.
Lynching in AmericaIn the summer of 1860, three enslaved Black men were falsely accused of arson, which enraged enslavers and white residents in Dallas. The three men were lynched by a white mob and an order was issued that every enslaved Black . . . — — Map (db m215184) HM
On Beckley Avenue near Commerce Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Lynching in America
Thousands of Black people were victims of lynching in the United States between
1865 and 1950. During this era, lynching emerged as the most notorious and public
form of racial terrorism, used to enforce racial . . . — — Map (db m244468) HM
On Martin Luther King Drive at Hicks Street, on the left when traveling south on Martin Luther King Drive.
Racial Terror Lynchings
Thousands of black people were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the
United States between 1877 and 1950. During this era, racial terror lynching of
African Americans emerged as a stunning form of violent . . . — — Map (db m221216) HM
On Samuels Avenue at NE 12th Street, on the right when traveling north on Samuels Avenue.
Racial Terror Lynching in America
Racial terror lynching claimed the lives of thousands of Black people and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt today. After the Civil War, many white people remained committed to an ideology of . . . — — Map (db m190272) HM
On San Bernard Street at Hackberry Street, on the right when traveling south on San Bernard Street.
Lynching in America
Thousands of black people were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to intimidate . . . — — Map (db m205225) HM
On Park Street at Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north on Park Street.
Lynching in America. Thousands of African Americans were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950. During this era, racial terror lynching of African Americans emerged as a stunning form of . . . — — Map (db m166184) HM
On Franklin Road Southwest south of Mountain Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling south.
Lynching in America
Thousands of Black people were the victims of racial terror lynching in the United States between 1877 and 1950. Lynching emerged as the most public and notorious form of racial terrorism and violence, intended to intimidate . . . — — Map (db m207306) HM
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