Irvine, California: Hangman's Tree Monument
Marks the spot where "two banditos" were strung up in 1857. This forgotten monument to vigilante justice was rediscovered when a 2007 wildfire fire burned away the brush.
- Address:
- Presida Canyon Rd, Irvine, CA
- Directions:
- About 100 yards from Hwy 241/Foothill Toll Rd, near the end of Presida Canyon Rd. Behind a gate; call the Irvine Ranch Conservancy if you want to join one of the tours.
- Hours:
- Accessible via Conservancy tour. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 949-809-5771
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The Hangman's Tree Monument can only be accessed while on one of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy's hikes.
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The plaque reads: "Under this tree, General Andres Pico Hung Two Banditos of the Flores Gang in 1857."