Historical Markers in Texas

Old Hanging Tree

History·Lavaca County·Texas

Gallows used Sept. 12, 1879, at public hanging of "Pocket", an Indian, killer of Englishman Leonard Hyde. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967

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29.4371, -96.9436

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