Northfield, Minnesota Still Preserves Relics From 1876 Jesse James Gang Raid
In 1876, the infamous James-Younger Gang attempted to rob a bank in Northfield, Minnesota, but were thwarted by armed local citizens in a seven-minute standoff. The confrontation ended in the gang's capture, marking a significant moment in American outlaw history. The Northfield Historical Society continues to preserve artifacts from that day, including an outlaw's duster coat and a mummified human ear. Nearly 150 years later, the town commemorates the event with an annual festival celebrating the community's resistance.
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