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Hangman's Elm at Washington Square Park

Haunted History & Folklore New York, New York

Washington Square Park served as a potter's field from 1797 to 1826. Its old elm in the northwest corner is known as the Hangman's Elm because of a long-running execution legend; NYC Parks presents the…

Place Category: Haunted History & FolklorePlace Tags: Dark History

Washington Square Park served as a potter’s field from 1797 to 1826. Its old elm in the northwest corner is known as the Hangman’s Elm because of a long-running execution legend; NYC Parks presents the hanging story as tradition rather than established fact. The tree can be viewed in the public park without disturbing it.

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Place Title: Hangman's Elm at Washington Square Park
Category: Haunted History & Folklore
Tags: Dark History
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Washington Square Park served as a potter’s field from 1797 to 1826. Its old elm in the northwest corner is known as the Hangman’s Elm because of a long-running execution legend; NYC Parks presents the hanging story as tradition rather than established fact. The tree can be viewed in the public park without disturbing it.

Address: Washington Square Park, northwest corner
New York
New York
10012
United States
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