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The Great Hangings at Gainesville: Texas’ Darkest Chapter and the Largest Mass Hanging in American History

The Great Hanging at Gainesville, also known as the Great Gainesville Hangings, remains one of the darkest chapters in Texas history and is widely regarded as the largest mass hanging in American history. During just 13 days in October 1862, approximately 150 North Texas men were arrested on accusations of treason, insurrection or sympathy for the Union. Before the month was over, at least 40 had been hanged and two others were shot in a wave of…
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Katy Christian Magazine broke the news on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
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