Old Hanging Tree

Hallettsville, Lavaca County

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

Address

Location Description in city park, in front of Golf Club, west side of US 77 north city limits, Hallettsville

Marker # 3740

Dedicated 1967

Size, Type 12" x 15" Tree Marker

Code Botany; lumber topics

Historical Markers of Texas