The Death of Billy the Kid (1881): Marking the End of a Notorious Outlaw’s CareerBilly the Kid, born Henry McCarty in 1859, became one of the most infamous outlaws in…
The Forgotten Ghost Town of Kingston The Forgotten Ghost Town of Kingston: Once a Thriving Black Range Settlement in the Gold Rush Located in the rugged terrain of New Mexico,…
Captain Silas Soule: Opponent of the Sand Creek MassacreCaptain Silas Soule: A Man of Principle on the Pre-1800s FrontierIn the context of the American Old West, few figures exemplify the…
The Transition From Open Range to Fenced Pastures: How Barbed Wire Changed Ranching Practices in Grant CountyThe period between 1865 and 1890 was a transformative era in the American West,…
The Role of Railroad Towns: Hubs for Commerce, Industry, and Settlement Along Rail Lines in the Old WestThe period between 1870 and 1890 marked a significant chapter in the history…
Bannack, Montana: From Territorial Capital to Ghost TownBannack, Montana: A Historical OverviewBannack, founded in 1862, is a significant symbol of the American Gold Rush and the Old West. Situated in…
The Spanish Land Grants and Their Legacy in Grant County: Establishing Settlements and Ranching Economies During the Gold Rush Era (1848-1855)The history of Grant County, set against the backdrop of…
The White Sands National Park Fossilized Footprints: Evidence of Early Human Presence in the Old WestLocated in the heart of New Mexico, White Sands National Park is not only known…
Ely, Minnesota (Arizona): A Confused Mining Settlement Name That Became a Ghost TownIn the late 19th century, the American West was dotted with mining towns, each with its own story…
The Fence Builders of Arizona Ranches: Supporting the Transition to Enclosed Ranges in the Old WestThe Civil War period (1861-1865) was a transformative era in American history marked not only…