1876day.year
In Northfield, Minnesota, Jesse James and the James–Younger Gang attempt to rob the town's bank but are driven off by armed citizens.
Outlaws Jesse James and the James–Younger Gang attempted to rob the First National Bank of Northfield but were repelled by armed townspeople.
In September 1876, the James–Younger Gang rode into Northfield, Minnesota, aiming to strike it rich by robbing the town's bank. Led by the infamous Jesse James and his brother Frank, the gang expected an easy score. However, the townspeople had been forewarned and armed themselves in defense. As the outlaws tried to break into the bank, citizens took up positions on balconies and windows, firing back. The botched holdup resulted in the deaths of several gang members and the capture of the Younger brothers. Jesse and Frank James narrowly escaped, marking the beginning of their long flight from the law. The failed robbery turned public opinion against the gang, tarnishing their outlaw legend. Today, the Northfield raid is remembered as one of the most daring and disastrous bank heists of the Old West, showcasing the resilience of frontier communities.
1876
Northfield, Minnesota
Jesse James
James–Younger Gang