The Infamous George Washington
When most people hear the name George Washington, they immediately think of the first president of the United States. He’s the famous George Washington, but there’s also an infamous George Washington, and this man’s gravestone is featured in this picture. On February 8th, 1924, the state of Texas implemented capital punishment through the use of an electric chair. Five men were executed using this chair on this date, and the very first man to suffer this punishment just happened to be named George Washington. That date remains in Texas history as the highest number of executions carried out in a single day.