What remains of Jesse James’ bloody Northfield raid? A coat, a saddle
- Posted on September 6, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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Northfield, Minnesota commemorates 150 years since the legendary 1876 confrontation between townspeople and the notorious James-Younger Gang. This pivotal moment in American frontier history demonstrated ordinary citizens' courage against outlaw violence. Today, the town preserves authentic artifacts from that fateful September day, including personal belongings and equipment that survived the intense gunfight. These historical relics serve as tangible reminders of how a determined community successfully repelled one of the Old West's most feared criminal organizations, reshaping local and national narratives about frontier justice.
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