Hangman Crossing, Indiana
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  Hangman Crossing
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation [1] | 564 ft (172 m) |
| ZIP code | 47274 |
| FIPS code | 18-31162[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435680 |
Hangman Crossing is an unincorporated town in Jackson Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
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[edit] Origin of the Name
The name originated in 1868 as 6 members of the Reno Gang were lynched by a vigilante mob numbering over 100 people known as the Scarlet Mask Society or the Jackson County Vigilance Committee.
The lynchings occurred on July 20th and 25th, 1868. Visit the Reno Gang wikipedia page for further details.
A portion of the locale is now a small development of newer homes named "The Crossing", just west of Seymour, Indiana on U.S. Route 50.
[edit] References
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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[edit] Geography
Hangman Crossing is located at .
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