Raynors HCA 2018-03
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2018
Ashtray “VIRGINIA CITY, MONTANA” with embossed “ROAD AGENTS GRAVES BOOT HILL, VIRGINIA CITY, MONTANA” and “WANGMAN’S HOUSE,” manufactured in Japan. Small crack at left. About very good condition. High on a hill, to the north of Daylight Gulch is one of Virginia City's most popular tourist attractions, "Boot Hill". The cemetery is the last resting place of the infamous five road agents hanged by the Vigilantes on January 14, 1864. The graves were not even marked until 43 years after the burial in October, 1907. Commemorating the Vigilance committee of Alder Gulch and the infamous Montana Vigilantes. Up to 15 road agents were hanged by the vigilantes in December 1863 and January 1864, including the sheriff of Bannack, Montana and alleged leader of the road agent gang, Henry Plummer.
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