Clayton in Union County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
- Tom Black Jack Ketchum Death
- Thomas Black Jack Ketchum
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THE STORY OF Black Jack Ketchum by sue richardson. One hundred years ago, on April 26, 1901, Thomas Edward Ketchum-cowboy, outlaw, and train robber-was hanged in Clayton, New Mexico. His life and story have attracted the imagination of countless people ever since that fateful day. Tom Ketchum was born in San Saba County, Texas, on October 31. Black Jack Ketchum It was April 26, 1901, when train robber Thomas Edward Ketchum, later known as Black Jack, was hanged in the town of Clayton. Ever since that fateful day, the sad, twisted tale of one of the last outlaws of the Wild West has captured the imagination of historians and Wild West enthusiasts alike. Thomas Edward (Black Jack) and Samuel W. Ketchum were members of a gang of outlaws that terrorized Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas in the 1890s. Sam was born on January 4, 1854, in Caldwell County, and Tom was born in San Saba County on October 31, 1863. Tom Ketchum — who had become known as “Black Jack” when misidentified with another hombre he resembled — was the last man to hang in America for attempting to rob a train. Given the way the authorities in Clayton, N.M., conducted the job, that’s probably for the best.
1. Black Jack Ketchum Marker
Inscription. Thomas 'Black Jack' Ketchum, leader of a notorious band of train robbers, was wounded in August 1899 while trying to rob a train near Folsom. He surrendered the next day. He was tried and convicted under a law making train robbery a capital offense, and hanged at Clayton April 26, 1901.Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Railroads & Streetcars.
Tom Black Jack Ketchum Death
Location. 36° 26.48′ N, 103° 10.676′ W. Marker is in Clayton, New Mexico, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of South 1st Street and Palm Street, on the left when traveling south on South 1st Street. Marker is on the southeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clayton NM 88415, United States of America. Touch for directions.Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Clayton Dinosaur Trackway (a few steps from this marker); Santa Fe Trail (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Santa Fe Trail / Who Traveled The Trail? (approx. 1.2 miles away); Santa Fe Trail - Cimarron Cutoff / ClaytonRear of: Black Jack Ketchum Marker image. Click for full size.'>
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Thomas Black Jack Ketchum
(approx. 1.2 miles away); Clayton (approx. 1.6 miles away); Rabbit Ear Mountain (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Rabbit Ear Mountain (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named Clayton (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clayton.Thomas Black Jack Ketchum Story
Also see . . . Train Robber - Black Jack Ketchum. (Submitted on May 10, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)
3. Black Jack Ketchum Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,058 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on May 18, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos:1, 2, 3.