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[PaigeBooth]

Just came across some additional pictures that I took during my trip; thought some of you might enjoy seeing these-- in my pictures you can get a better view of John Brown's execution grounds.
As many of you already know, The Gibson-Todd House did not exist during the time of the hanging. On December 2, 1859, when John Brown was hanged here this land was an open field owned by Rebecca Hunter. This site ( about a half mile from the courthouse ) was chosen for security reasons. On three separate days the gallows were constructed on the high ground in this field to carry out the executions of John Brown, John E. Cook, Edwin Coppoc, John A. Copeland Jr., Shields Green (an African-American man who was with Brown during his raid) Albert Hazlett, and Aaron Stevens.
I took these pictures of the grounds where the scaffolding was constructed in 1859. These grounds are now part of the yard of the Gibson-Todd home.

The Gibson-Todd House which now stands on part of the property was originally owned by Colonel John T. Gibson, who later served as an officer in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

Pictures coming soon!