Downieville, California: California's Only Public Gallows
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 101 Nevada St., Downieville, CA
- Directions:
- Hwy 49 into town. Turn south onto Nevada St. (just west of Commercial St.), cross the river, and drive to Courthouse Square. The gallows stands adjacent to the courthouse.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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California's Only Public Gallows
Built in 1885 and used only once. Its re-dedication in 1988 was attended by descendants of the only person hanged on it.
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Don't forget to take a peek at the old jailhouse, located right behind the gallows.
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