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/

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/

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. 👇More images of Mississippi Ghost Towns photos.legendsofamerica.com/mississippig...

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...

🎠 For 100 years, Palace Amusements in Asbury Park lit up the Jersey Shore with carousels, funhouses, and the iconic Tillie face. Closed on November 27, 1988, its rise and fall is a fascinating piece of lost Americana. 👉 Read more: www.legendsofamerica.com/palace-amuse... #History #LostLandmarks

Did you know the first Thanksgiving might not have been Plymouth in 1621? 🤔 Spanish explorers, French colonists, and even Jamestown settlers all had their own harvest feasts long before. Discover the surprising history 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-thanksgiv...

Navajo Weavers by Pennington & Rowland, 1914. More images from Native America in our Photo Print Shop 👇 photos.legendsofamerica.com/nativeameric...

Bullfrog, NV, sprang to life after Shorty Harris struck gold in 1904. By 1905, the tent town of Original moved in, and Bullfrog boomed - 1,000 residents, hotels, a jail, post office, bank & more filled the desert overnight. More Nevada Ghost Town Photos 👇 photos.legendsofamerica.com/nevadaghostt...

The Aztec Auto Court in Albuquerque was the first motel on East Central Ave—later Route 66. Until its 2011 demolition, it stood as the city’s oldest continuously used motel and a true Route 66 icon. More Vanished 66 in our Photo Print Shop 👇 photos.legendsofamerica.com/66vanishedsi...

William Barclay Masterson was born on November 26, 1853. As a lawman, gunfighter, and well-known character, he was one of the very few who lived during the lawless days of the Old West who wasn’t there to make a name for himself. More here 👉https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-batmasterson/

Born on November 26, 1832, Mary Edwards Walker was a feminist, abolitionist, prohibitionist, alleged spy, prisoner of war, and surgeon. Mary is also the only woman ever to receive the Medal of Honor. Read 👇 www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-marywalker/

On Nov 25, 1937, two “drug-store cowboys” tried to relive the Wild West by robbing Southern Pacific’s Apache Limited near El Paso. Passengers fought back, ending what became known as the last major train robbery in the U.S. Read 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/last-train-r... #History #OldWest

🌵🚂 On the Santa Fe Trail, hardship often ended at Bent’s Old Fort. Edward Dorris, a stagecoach driver, died en route in the 1860s—his marked limestone grave stands apart from 12 adobe-covered burials nearby. More photos from Bents Fort here: photos.legendsofamerica.com/bents-fort #travel

Once the oldest town in Crawford County, Cato, Kansas, is now an extinct community, but its one-room limestone school still stands as a living relic of frontier life. Discover its story of pioneers, bushwhackers, and firsts in Kansas history 👇 legendsofkansas.com/cato-kansas/

Gold, outlaws & ghostly legends… White Oaks, NM was once the “liveliest town in the Territory.” From Billy the Kid shootouts to $20 million in gold, its boom-and-bust story still echoes today. 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-whiteoaks/ #GhostTowns #BillyTheKid #NewMexicoHistory

“I will fight no more forever.” – Chief Joseph His 1,300‑mile retreat remains one of history’s greatest acts of courage and strategy. Discover the story of the Nez Perce leader who sought peace, not conquest. 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/na-chiefjose... #ChiefJoseph #NativeAmerican

Born November 24, 1807, Mary Dodson Donoho was the first American woman to arrive in Santa Fe, NM, over the Santa Fe Trail. She gave birth to the first 3 white children to claim New Mexico as their birthplace. Mary Donoho – First Lady of the Santa Fe Trail www.legendsofamerica.com/mary-donoho/

November 24, 1971, in Portland, a man calling himself Dan Cooper used cash to buy a one-way ticket on Northwest Orient Airlines Flight #305, bound for Seattle. Thus began one of the great mysteries in FBI history. D.B. Cooper - Disappearing in the Wilderness www.legendsofamerica.com/20th-dbcooper/

In the fall of 1863, in some of the most brutal fighting of the Civil War, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, TN, a key rail center. One Confederate soldier wrote, “This…is the death knell of the Confederacy.” Read more: www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-chickamau...

Banished by a town’s “virtue,” gamblers & misfits face fate in Bret Harte’s 1871 article, Outcasts of Poker Flat - a haunting tale of justice, luck & survival in the Sierra snow. Read more: www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-outcastsp...

Whispers of the past linger in Caledonia, MO, where stone houses, old mercantiles, and echoes of pioneer days still shape this Ozark village. Most of the town has been designated a National Historic District. Want a holiday treat? Visit Caledonia, Missouri www.legendsofamerica.com/caledonia-mi...

The town of Logan, NV, was settled in 1865 after the discovery of silver on the eastern slope of Mount Irish, about 2.5 miles south of Mount Irish Peak. Logan City’s population began to decline in 1869, and Logan was abandoned by 1871. More on Logan City: www.legendsofamerica.com/logan-city-n...

The Muscogee tribe, also called the Creek, comprised several separate tribes that occupied Georgia and Alabama in the Colonial Period. It is believed that the Creek culture began as a way to guard against other larger Indian tribes of the region: More: www.legendsofamerica.com/na-creek/

Executed in Wyoming on November 20, 1903. Thomas “Tom” Horn, Jr. remains a debated figure in the history of the American West. Horn’s life was filled with contradictions and controversy, not to mention his braggadocio. More about Tom Horn: www.legendsofamerica.com/we-tomhorn/

One of the most well-known speeches in American History, the Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, was part of the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Read about The Gettysburg Address: www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-gettysbur...

The town was first called La Grand when a post office was established in 1885. The towns name changed to Springfield on November 18, 1887. By 1913 the town was gone. Springfield, Kansas – Lost in Seward County: legendsofkansas.com/springfield-...

The area’s history, coupled with beautiful scenery and recreation, led to the City of Rocks designation as a National Reserve on November 18, 1988. Let's explore City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho: www.legendsofamerica.com/id-cityofroc...

Listed by National Geographic as one of the 50 must-see state parks, Scott State Park is a stunning oasis of natural springs, deep wooded canyons, craggy bluffs, and early American history, hidden in a canyon in the western Kansas prairie. Read More: legendsofkansas.com/lake-scott-s...

Fort Union, New Mexico, was the largest U.S. military post in the region, a bustling center of frontier defense in the Southwest for four decades, and a base for military and civilian ventures that molded its destiny. Explore Fort Union National Monument: legendsofamerica.com/nm-fortunion/

Gila Cliff Dwellings was declared a National Monument on November 16, 1907. The Monument also preserves the T.J. Ruin, a small pueblo inhabited from roughly A.D. 900 to A.D. 1150, and other significant archeological sites. Gila Cliff Dwellings, New Mexico: www.legendsofamerica.com/gila-cliff-d...

Along this stretch of Route 66, you'll find old towns, including Heatonville, Albatross, Phelps, Rescue, Plew, Avilla, and others. Some have tiny populations, others sport little more than crumbling buildings. Adventure Missouri 66 - Heatonville to Plew www.legendsofamerica.com/heatonville-...

On November 15, 1966, in Point Pleasant, WV, a large humanoid creature was sighted by two young couples who fled in terror. Sightings continued until the Silver Bridge, carrying U.S. Route 35 over the Ohio River, collapsed on December 15, 1967. Read more: www.legendsofamerica.com/west-virgini...

November 15, 1864, General Sherman set out on a march that would change the course of the Civil War. His troops carved a path of destruction and strategy. What drove this bold move, and what was its impact? Discover the story of Sherman’s March to the Sea: www.legendsofamerica.com/ga-marchtosea/

On November 14, 1858, a fierce rivalry between stagecoach lines on the Marysville–Sacramento route exploded into deadly violence. Discover how ambition, sabotage, and gunfire shaped one of the Wild West’s bloodiest transportation battles. Stagecoach Brawl: www.legendsofamerica.com/stagecoach-b...

During the same year that Route 66 began to be built, the Whiting Brothers discovered that they could easily construct a profitable gas station with just a little lumber from their father’s mill. Read about Whiting Bros on the Mother Road: www.legendsofamerica.com/66-whitingbr...

In 1927, Acala had a population of 50, and by 1929, that figure had doubled. In time, the town boasted a general store, tourist courts, a restaurant, a gas station, and a garage. Not much remains in Acala, Texas – Desert Ghost Town www.legendsofamerica.com/acala-texas/

The Dismal River Culture is a Central Plains Native American culture that dates from approximately 1650 to 1750. Sites have been found in Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, and South Dakota. They were part of the Plains Apache. More on the Dismal River Culture: www.legendsofamerica.com/dismal-river...

On the afternoon of November 12, 1894, three well-armed men rode into Sylvan Grove, KS. They intended to rob the Sylvan State Bank and almost got away with it, if not for the quick work of a young bank teller and a Sharps Rifle. More on Sylvan Grove, KS: legendsofkansas.com/sylvan-grove...

More than a half-dozen black settlements sprang up in Kansas after the Civil War, but Nicodemus was the only one to survive. The town was designated as a National Historic Site on November 12, 1996. Explore Nicodemus, Kansas – A Black Pioneer Town: www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-nicodemus/

It started as Armistice Day to recognize veterans of the Great War. It later became Veterans Day to honor all who serve or have served in the American Military. More about Veterans Day: www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-veteransd...

Opening its doors on November 9, 1874, the hospital was called the State Hospital for the Insane No.2, or more familiarly, Lunatic Asylum #2. Today it is one of the 50 most unusual museums in America. Adventure to Glore Psychiatric Museum in St. Joseph, MO: www.legendsofamerica.com/mo-psychiatr...

The full-contact, fast-moving sport of lacrosse was ideal for training young Native Americans in the art of battle, but competitions also took the place of battle. Now the sport is seeing a resurgence. Read about Lacrosse, Rooted in Tribal Tradition. www.legendsofamerica.com/na-lacrosse/

Established in 1902, Lela was originally called Story. Founded due to its abundant underground water, it did not keep pace with nearby Shamrock. By 1920, many of the residents and businesses had moved to the larger town. Lela, TX – Mother Road Ghost Town www.legendsofamerica.com/lela-texas/

Seymour S. Rogers, a rancher and first settler in what would become Liberal, gave free water to travelers in early Kansas. Locals replied, “That’s very liberal of you”... and the town of Liberal got its name. More on Liberal, Kansas – Seward County Seat: legendsofkansas.com/liberal-kans...

Born to a distinguished family on November 8, 1739, Samuel Mason served as a captain in the American Revolution. Later, he would turn pirate on the Ohio and the Mississippi Rivers and lead highwaymen along the Natchez Trace. More about Samuel “Wolfman” Mason www.legendsofamerica.com/we-samuelmas...

Walter Edward Perry Scott, better known as Death Valley Scotty, was a prospector, performer, and con man, made famous by his many gold-mining scams and by the iconic mansion in Death Valley, California, known as Scotty’s Castle. More about Walter Scott: www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-waltersco...

The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. Covering more than 2,000 acres, Cahokia is the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico. Adventure to Cahokia Mounds, Illinois: www.legendsofamerica.com/il-cahokia/

On the high plains of Kansas, Maria E. De Geer, a most unusual and progressive woman, came from Chicago, Illinois, to establish a temperance community in 1884. Thus were the early beginnings of Scott City, Kansas: legendsofkansas.com/scott-city-k...