Martyr’s Park in Dallas

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  Andrew Edgerton

  :: 05 May 2018 17:59:28

  This small park marks the spot where three slaves were hanged for allegedly starting the 1860 fire that destroyed downtown. Without a trial—and in spite of evidence of careless smokers and three-digit July temperatures—Patrick Jennings, Samuel Smith, and a man identified as Old Cato were murdered.