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''The Marion Lynching is a dark part of Grant County history that is often swept under the rug to be forgotten about. It occurred on the night of August 8, 1930 when three black men were accused of raping a white woman, and killing a white man. The story created complete pandemonium.''<br>
 
''The Marion Lynching is a dark part of Grant County history that is often swept under the rug to be forgotten about. It occurred on the night of August 8, 1930 when three black men were accused of raping a white woman, and killing a white man. The story created complete pandemonium.''<br>
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== The Shooting ==
 
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Revision as of 06:57, 25 May 2011

The Marion Lynching is a dark part of Grant County history that is often swept under the rug to be forgotten about. It occurred on the night of August 8, 1930 when three black men were accused of raping a white woman, and killing a white man. The story created complete pandemonium.

The Shooting



The Death of Claude Deeter


Gathering at the Jail


The Lynching


The Death of Tom Shipp


The Death of Abe Smith


The Days Following


The Trials

The Marion Lynching Trials that followed remain a heated topic of debate. When Tom Shipp and Abe Smith were lynched, the African American community and its supporters demanded justice. The entire judicial system was manipulated by members of the mob and government officials who wanted to get reelected next term and could not afford to lose the votes of white citizens in Grant County. Flossie Bailey worked hard with the NAACP in order to obtain a fair trial for both James Cameron and the alleged members of the mob.

Repercussions