Noose found hanging from utility line after Placerville City Council votes to remove symbol from city seal
A noose was found hanging from a utility line in the historic Gold Rush town nicknamed Hang Town Author: Kurt Rivera Updated: 6:26 PM PDT April 21, 2021
PLACERVILLE, Calif. A week ago, the Placerville City Council unanimously voted to remove the noose symbol from its city seal. Placerville is nicknamed Hangtown for its Old West justice during the Gold Rush days, the touristy moniker is also a racist reminder of the past for African-Americans.
Now, there is a new controversy.
A noose was found hanging on a utility line near the entrance to a popular bike and hiking trail a short distance from the center of Placerville on Tuesday morning. It was at the intersection of Clay Street and Mosquito Road.