ZIP code 47274 Elevation 172 m | State Indiana Township Jackson FIPS code 18-31162 Local time Wednesday 6:34 PM | |
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Hangman Crossing is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Jackson County, Indiana, United States.
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Map of Hangman Crossing, IN 47274, USA
Etymology of town name
The name originated in 1868, as six members of the Reno Gang were lynched by a vigilante mob numbering over 100, known as the Scarlet Mask Society or the Jackson County Vigilance Committee. The lynchings occurred on July 20 and 24, 1868.
A portion of the locale is now a small development of newer homes named "The Crossing", just west of Seymour on U.S. Route 50.
Geography
Hangman Crossing is located at 38°56′36″N 85°55′36″W.
References
Hangman Crossing, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA