LOCAL HISTORY: Salem’s hanging grounds
This column was originally written for the Willamette Valley Genealogical Society’s publication in a slightly different form and is shared here with permission.
There’s a fear walking in the empty SAIF parking lot after dark. Located near Pringle Park, on the banks of Salem’s Mill Creek, rumors of ghosts have been reported. It is the location of Salem’s 19th century “hanging ground.” I count at least four public hangings on this site:
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