Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - Mass Indian Hanging in Mankato, Minnesota
Summary
The original finding aid described this photograph as:
Original Caption: Drawn by W. H. Childs in 1862, this work illustrates the largest mass hanging in American history, when 36 Sioux Indians were executed, presumably for deeds committed during the Dakota Wars.
Location: Mankato, Minnesota (44.164° N 94.007° W)
Status: Public domain. W. H. Childs
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Date
1862
Source
The U.S. National Archives
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