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California Gold Rush town to remove noose from city logo
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California Gold Rush town to remove noose from city logo
April 14, 2021
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PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) The California Gold Rush town of Placerville will change its logo to remove a noose that stems from its mid-19th century reputation as “Hangtown” following lynchings of criminal suspects by mobs of miners.
The City Council voted Tuesday night to remove the noose after listening to emotional comment from residents, CBS 13 Sacramento reported.
Some argued that it is part of the history of the town, but others said it is violent and gives the city a bad reputation, the station reported.
The council s vote was unanimous.
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California Gold Rush Town Votes To Remove Noose From City Logo
Placerville was known as Hangtown in the mid-19th century after mobs of miners lynched some criminal suspects.
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) The California Gold Rush town of Placerville will change its logo to remove a noose that stems from its mid-19th century reputation as “Hangtown” following lynchings of criminal suspects by mobs of miners.
The City Council voted Tuesday night to remove the noose after listening to emotional comment from residents, CBS 13 Sacramento reported.
Some argued that it is part of the history of the town, but others said it is violent and gives the city a bad reputation, the station reported.