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Reproduction Of The Old 1886 Gallows Of The Federal Court
Fort Smith (AR), Chrome unused
Description:
This gibbet was built to hang as many as twelve men at one time. Judge Isaac C. Parker, the "Hanging Judge" ruled over the Indian Territory, comprising some 74,000 square-miles, with and iron hand. During his terms of 21 years, 1875-1896, the court disposed of a total of 13,500 cases-of which 12,000 were criminal. 88men were hanged.
| Details |  | | State: | AR | | City: | Fort Smith | | Publisher: | S. & S. News Agency | | Type: | Chrome | | Size: | 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm) |
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