Gallows Barn

Built in the 1890’s for the White Sulfur Springs Sheriff’s Department. In the year 1917 this barn had a legal gallows installed for the execution of three men. These men robbed a train south of White Sulfur Springs and murdered a trainman on January 16, 1917. Hanged were: Henry Hall – February 16, 1917; Leslie Tahley – February 16, 1917; Harrison Gibson – February 16, 1917 The bar was donated to Bovey Restorations by the White Sulfur Springs Historical Society, and moved here intact in May 1975. Montana Heritage Commission.