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Learn about Anthony Crawford, a black farmer who was lynched in Abbeville, South Carolina in 1916 for disputing the price of his crop. Read his story, his descendants' accounts, and the events that commemorated his legacy.
- Hundreds Dedicate Lynching Marker to Anthony Crawford in Abbeville ...
The patriarch of a large, multi-generational family, and the...
- Hundreds Dedicate Lynching Marker to Anthony Crawford in Abbeville ...
Anthony Crawford (ca. 1865 – October 21, 1916) was an African American man who was killed by a lynch mob in Abbeville, South Carolina on October 21, 1916.
Learn about the life and death of Anthony Crawford, a successful African American farmer and leader who was murdered by a white mob in South Carolina in 1916. Find out how his lynching affected his family and community, and how his story is remembered today.
In 1916 in Abbeville, SC, a black man could be lynched for standing up for himself. This is Anthony Crawford’s story, as told by his great-great-granddaughter. For more information, visit:...
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25. Aug. 2023 · Anthony Crawford was a wealthy and influential Black man who was killed by a white mob after a dispute over cottonseed prices. Learn about his life, achievements, and the brutal circumstances of his lynching and the confiscation of his property.
25. Okt. 2016 · The patriarch of a large, multi-generational family, and the owner of 427 acres of land, Mr. Crawford was a successful farmer and leader whose murder had long-reaching effects. [Visit the commemoration of Anthony Crawford’s life in ABHM’s Memorial to the Victims of Lynching here.]
20. Okt. 2016 · Anthony Crawford was a black farmer who was lynched by a white mob in Abbeville, S.C. in 1916. His family will unveil a historic marker to honor his life and fight for reparatory justice 100 years later.
