Hanging of Diamond L. Slim Clifton - Wyoming Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The Hanging of Diamond L. Slim Clifton

Beyond this sign, this side of the bridge on the main track, there was once a bridge on the spur that ran up the canyon to Cambria Mining Camp.  In imagination you might see the ghost of  "Diamond L. Slim" Clifton hanging from this phantom bridge.

Slim was hung in 1903 for the murder of a young couple, Louella and John Church, Slim's neighbors and friends. People throughout northeastern Wyoming, angered by the grisly deed, stormed the jail, took the prisoner from Sheriff Billy Miller at gun point and dragged Slim to the bridge.  Masked men slipped the noose around Slim's neck and dropped him from the bridge nearly decapitating him.  Such was vigilante justice. ~ text of marker

Marker Name: The Hanging of Diamond L. Slim Clifton Marker Type: City Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link] Addtional Information: Not listed Group Responsible for Placement: Not listed Date Dedicated: Not listed Marker Number: Not listed

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