The Old Wickenburg Jail Tree
by Gordon Beck
Title
The Old Wickenburg Jail Tree
Artist
Gordon Beck
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
When old American west towns didn't have a jail, prisoners would sometimes be chained to a sturdy tree. This is the actual jail tree used in Wickenburg, Arizona. One can imagine things could get a little uncomfortable in the Arizona heat. The sign in the background reads: From 1863 to 1890 outlaws were chained to this tree for lack of a hoosegow...escapes were unknown. Social media sharing always appreciated.
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June 19th, 2020
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