Legends of America
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Traveling through American History and Destinations since 2003.
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Dec 7, 1862 – The Battle of Prairie Grove raged in Arkansas. Nearly 2,700 Union & Confederate casualties in a single day. Today, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park preserves the ground where history was forever changed.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
December 7, 1861, Delia Haskett Rawson was born in Ukiah, CA. At 14, she became the first female stagecoach driver to carry U.S. Mail in California. Her grit and skill broke barriers, inspiring generations of women in history. 👇
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December 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
December 7, 1861, Delia Haskett Rawson was born in Ukiah, CA. At 14, she became the first female stagecoach driver to carry U.S. Mail in California. Her grit and skill broke barriers, inspiring generations of women in history. 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/delia-rawson/ #OnThisDay #WomenInHistory
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🚂 Once a booming railroad town, Coolidge, Kansas, thrived with opera houses, cattle drives & Harvey House hospitality. Today, echoes of its past still stand in stone. Discover its fascinating rise & fall 👉 legendsofkansas.com/coolidge-kan... #KansasHistory #SantaFeTrail
December 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🚂 Once a booming railroad town, Coolidge, Kansas, thrived with opera houses, cattle drives & Harvey House hospitality. Today, echoes of its past still stand in stone. Discover its fascinating rise & fall 👉 legendsofkansas.com/coolidge-kan... #KansasHistory #SantaFeTrail
🏫 In the ghost town of Ancho, NM, the brick schoolhouse still stands. Built in 1930 after the original one-room school burned, it once held 140 students and 5 teachers. Today, it survives as a quiet landmark. More New Mexico Ghost Towns in our Photo Shop photos.legendsofamerica.com/newmexicogho...
December 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🏫 In the ghost town of Ancho, NM, the brick schoolhouse still stands. Built in 1930 after the original one-room school burned, it once held 140 students and 5 teachers. Today, it survives as a quiet landmark. More New Mexico Ghost Towns in our Photo Shop photos.legendsofamerica.com/newmexicogho...
⚒️ December 6, 1907, Monongah, WV, was shattered by the deadliest coal mining disaster in U.S. history. An explosion in the Fairmont Coal Co. mines claimed 361 lives. A tragedy that forever changed mine safety. More about West Virginia Coal Mine Disasters 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/wv-coal-disa...
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
⚒️ December 6, 1907, Monongah, WV, was shattered by the deadliest coal mining disaster in U.S. history. An explosion in the Fairmont Coal Co. mines claimed 361 lives. A tragedy that forever changed mine safety. More about West Virginia Coal Mine Disasters 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/wv-coal-disa...
On December 5, 1870, Bill Pickett was born in Texas.
The legendary rodeo cowboy, of African American & Cherokee descent, invented bulldogging, thrilling crowds worldwide with his daring skill.
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The legendary rodeo cowboy, of African American & Cherokee descent, invented bulldogging, thrilling crowds worldwide with his daring skill.
More about Cowboy & Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer Bill Pickett 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/bill-pickett/
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
On December 5, 1870, Bill Pickett was born in Texas.
The legendary rodeo cowboy, of African American & Cherokee descent, invented bulldogging, thrilling crowds worldwide with his daring skill.
More about Cowboy & Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer Bill Pickett 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/bill-pickett/
The legendary rodeo cowboy, of African American & Cherokee descent, invented bulldogging, thrilling crowds worldwide with his daring skill.
More about Cowboy & Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer Bill Pickett 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/bill-pickett/
On this day in 1782, Martin Van Buren was born in Kinderhook, NY. 🇺🇸 The 8th President of the United States, he was the first born after the Revolution and the only president to speak English as a second language (Dutch was his first). 👇
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December 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
On this day in 1782, Martin Van Buren was born in Kinderhook, NY. 🇺🇸 The 8th President of the United States, he was the first born after the Revolution and the only president to speak English as a second language (Dutch was his first). 👇
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On December 5, 1854, nine men met on the banks of the Kansas River. They drew up an agreement, which later became the basis for the Topeka Association. The name “Topeka” means “to dig good potatoes” in the Kanza and the Ioway languages. More on Topkea, KS: www.legendsofamerica.com/topeka-kansas/
December 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
On December 5, 1854, nine men met on the banks of the Kansas River. They drew up an agreement, which later became the basis for the Topeka Association. The name “Topeka” means “to dig good potatoes” in the Kanza and the Ioway languages. More on Topkea, KS: www.legendsofamerica.com/topeka-kansas/
Before railroads, stagecoaches carried mail, passengers & dreams across Kansas. From the Santa Fe Trail to Fort Scott, these rugged routes connected towns & frontier forts.
Discover the untamed Kansas highways of the Old West 👉 legendsofkansas.com/kansas-stage...
#KansasHistory #OldWest
Discover the untamed Kansas highways of the Old West 👉 legendsofkansas.com/kansas-stage...
#KansasHistory #OldWest
December 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Before railroads, stagecoaches carried mail, passengers & dreams across Kansas. From the Santa Fe Trail to Fort Scott, these rugged routes connected towns & frontier forts.
Discover the untamed Kansas highways of the Old West 👉 legendsofkansas.com/kansas-stage...
#KansasHistory #OldWest
Discover the untamed Kansas highways of the Old West 👉 legendsofkansas.com/kansas-stage...
#KansasHistory #OldWest
From horned hair traditions to alliances with the Mandan & Hidatsa, the Arikara Tribe’s story is one of resilience, survival, and deep ties to the land. 🌽✨ Discover their history, culture, and legacy.
🔗 Read more: www.legendsofamerica.com/na-arikara/
#NativeHistory #Arikara
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December 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
From horned hair traditions to alliances with the Mandan & Hidatsa, the Arikara Tribe’s story is one of resilience, survival, and deep ties to the land. 🌽✨ Discover their history, culture, and legacy.
🔗 Read more: www.legendsofamerica.com/na-arikara/
#NativeHistory #Arikara
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Hidden on the Santa Fe Trail lies Rayado, New Mexico—founded in 1848 by Lucien Maxwell, once home to Kit Carson, and a crossroads of frontier history. Today, it’s preserved at Philmont Scout Ranch with historic homes, a chapel, and a museum. More here 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/rayado-new-m...
December 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Hidden on the Santa Fe Trail lies Rayado, New Mexico—founded in 1848 by Lucien Maxwell, once home to Kit Carson, and a crossroads of frontier history. Today, it’s preserved at Philmont Scout Ranch with historic homes, a chapel, and a museum. More here 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/rayado-new-m...
Mauled by a grizzly. Left for dead. Crawled 200 miles to survive....Hugh Glass wasn’t just a frontiersman - he became a legend of grit and endurance.
Discover his incredible true story 👇
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Discover his incredible true story 👇
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December 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Mauled by a grizzly. Left for dead. Crawled 200 miles to survive....Hugh Glass wasn’t just a frontiersman - he became a legend of grit and endurance.
Discover his incredible true story 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/hugh-glass-f...
#FrontierHistory #HughGlass
Discover his incredible true story 👇
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#FrontierHistory #HughGlass
On this day in 1824, François Xavier Aubry was born in Quebec. Known as the “Skimmer of the Plains,” Aubry shattered speed records on the Santa Fe Trail and opened new routes that shaped the American Southwest. 🚂🌵
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December 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
On this day in 1824, François Xavier Aubry was born in Quebec. Known as the “Skimmer of the Plains,” Aubry shattered speed records on the Santa Fe Trail and opened new routes that shaped the American Southwest. 🚂🌵
Read more 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/francois-xav...
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Infamous outlaw Henry Starr was born near Fort Gibson in Indian Territory on December 2, 1873. He started robbing banks on horseback in 1893 and ended up robbing his last in a car in 1921. Read about Henry Starr — The Cherokee Bad Boy legendsofamerica.com/we-henrystarr/
December 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Infamous outlaw Henry Starr was born near Fort Gibson in Indian Territory on December 2, 1873. He started robbing banks on horseback in 1893 and ended up robbing his last in a car in 1921. Read about Henry Starr — The Cherokee Bad Boy legendsofamerica.com/we-henrystarr/
Born on November 30, 1835, in the tiny village of Florida, Missouri, few figures in American literature loom as large as Samuel Langhorne Clemens. You know him by his pen name, Mark Twain. Learn more about America’s Literary Icon: www.legendsofamerica.com/mark-twain/
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November 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Born on November 30, 1835, in the tiny village of Florida, Missouri, few figures in American literature loom as large as Samuel Langhorne Clemens. You know him by his pen name, Mark Twain. Learn more about America’s Literary Icon: www.legendsofamerica.com/mark-twain/
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The Old Inn, Ester Alaska. From our Old West Galleries Photo Print Collection. Browse more Old West People to Saloons and Gambling here 👉 photos.legendsofamerica.com/oldwest
November 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Old Inn, Ester Alaska. From our Old West Galleries Photo Print Collection. Browse more Old West People to Saloons and Gambling here 👉 photos.legendsofamerica.com/oldwest
The oldest permanent settlement from the Louisiana Purchase, Natchitoches, founded in 1714, is a Cane River gem that blends French, Spanish, African, and Creole heritage. Explore Louisiana history in Natchitoches 👇
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November 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The oldest permanent settlement from the Louisiana Purchase, Natchitoches, founded in 1714, is a Cane River gem that blends French, Spanish, African, and Creole heritage. Explore Louisiana history in Natchitoches 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/natchitoches...
#history #Louisiana #Travel
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#history #Louisiana #Travel
🔥 Deep in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Fayette’s massive blast furnaces once roared with fire, turning ore into pig iron. This 19th-century complex was the beating heart of a company town. Explore more images of Michigan in our galleries here➡️ photos.legendsofamerica.com/michigan
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November 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🔥 Deep in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Fayette’s massive blast furnaces once roared with fire, turning ore into pig iron. This 19th-century complex was the beating heart of a company town. Explore more images of Michigan in our galleries here➡️ photos.legendsofamerica.com/michigan
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From towering stone fortresses to vibrant traditions, Jemez Pueblo stands as the last Towa-speaking community in New Mexico. 🌄
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November 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
From towering stone fortresses to vibrant traditions, Jemez Pueblo stands as the last Towa-speaking community in New Mexico. 🌄
More about the Pueblo: www.legendsofamerica.com/jemez-pueblo...
More from our Ancient Cities Photo Gallery: photos.legendsofamerica.com/na-ancientci...
#NewMexico
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November 28, 1895, history roared to life in Chicago. J. Frank Duryea crossed the finish line of America’s first auto race, a grueling 54 miles through snow, slush, and bitter winds. It was the spark that ignited the U.S. automobile industry. Read more 👇
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November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
November 28, 1895, history roared to life in Chicago. J. Frank Duryea crossed the finish line of America’s first auto race, a grueling 54 miles through snow, slush, and bitter winds. It was the spark that ignited the U.S. automobile industry. Read more 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/jh-therace/
www.legendsofamerica.com/jh-therace/
The Modoc War (1872–73) was the only major Indian War fought in California—and the only one where a U.S. General was killed. With just 60 Modoc fighters holding off 600 troops, it remains one of the most costly conflicts in American history.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The Modoc War (1872–73) was the only major Indian War fought in California—and the only one where a U.S. General was killed. With just 60 Modoc fighters holding off 600 troops, it remains one of the most costly conflicts in American history.
🔗 Read more: www.legendsofamerica.com/na-modocwar/
🔗 Read more: www.legendsofamerica.com/na-modocwar/
Established in 1876 by Russian immigrants, the small community of Liebenthal, Kansas, received a post office on November 28, 1899. At one time, it boasted over 500 residents. Today, fewer than 100 remain. Liebenthal, Kansas – Russian Town on the Plains 👉 legendsofkansas.com/liebenthal-k...
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Established in 1876 by Russian immigrants, the small community of Liebenthal, Kansas, received a post office on November 28, 1899. At one time, it boasted over 500 residents. Today, fewer than 100 remain. Liebenthal, Kansas – Russian Town on the Plains 👉 legendsofkansas.com/liebenthal-k...
The Alston Grocery Store, run by the Alston family since 1915, was likely Rodney, Mississippi's last business to close in 1983. Today, the store stands against time in the town that won't be forgotten.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Alston Grocery Store, run by the Alston family since 1915, was likely Rodney, Mississippi's last business to close in 1983. Today, the store stands against time in the town that won't be forgotten.
👇More images of Mississippi Ghost Towns
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👇More images of Mississippi Ghost Towns
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Fog brings Texas-sized frost to Kent, TX, on a late February day. Kent, founded before 1892, was initially known as Antelope. Although it could be the fog, we didn't see much life left in Kent when we passed through in 2015. More images of Southwest Texas photos.legendsofamerica.com/tx-moresouth...
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Fog brings Texas-sized frost to Kent, TX, on a late February day. Kent, founded before 1892, was initially known as Antelope. Although it could be the fog, we didn't see much life left in Kent when we passed through in 2015. More images of Southwest Texas photos.legendsofamerica.com/tx-moresouth...
On Nov 27, 1868, Chief Black Kettle—known for his tireless pursuit of peace—was killed with his wife during the Washita Battle, despite flying a white flag above his lodge. His death marked the end of Cheyenne hopes for independence. Learn more 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/na-blackkett...
November 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
On Nov 27, 1868, Chief Black Kettle—known for his tireless pursuit of peace—was killed with his wife during the Washita Battle, despite flying a white flag above his lodge. His death marked the end of Cheyenne hopes for independence. Learn more 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/na-blackkett...