The Rise of Smelter Towns Like Hurley: Industrial Communities That Supported the Mining EconomyThe mining boom of the Old West, characterized by the pursuit of gold, silver, and other precious…
Cochise’s Leadership: Defending Apache Lands During Early U.S. IncursionsCochise’s Leadership: Defending Apache Lands During Early U.S. IncursionsCochise, the prominent chief of the Chiricahua Apache, emerged as a powerful leader during…
The Role of Indian Boarding Schools in Assimilation Policies in the Old WestIn the context of the Old West, Indian boarding schools played a pivotal role in the U.S. governments…
The Rise of Mining Tycoons in Hanover and Fierro: Building Empires on the Rich Deposits of Grant CountyThe landscape of Grant County in the Old West was transformed during the…
The Caboose Workers of the Western Railroads: Supporting Freight Operations Across the FrontierIn the expansive frontier of the American West, the development of the railroads transformed the landscape, both geographically…
The History of the San Carlos Reservation: Its Challenges and LegacyEstablished in the late 19th century, the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona carries a rich and complex history that speaks…
Hernando de Alarcón: Navigator Who Explored the Colorado River BasinHernando de Alarcóns explorations of the Colorado River in the mid-16th century marked a significant chapter in the history of the…
The Navajo Guides for Railroad Surveyors: Indigenous Navigators of the SouthwestThe late 19th century saw the expansion of the United States through railroad construction, a time when the frontier began…
The Silver City Chinese Community: Contributions to Railroads, Mining, and Local BusinessesIntroductionThe settlement of the Old West during the 19th century brought a myriad of communities together, creating a rich…
Kit Carson: Mountain Man and Guide Across the SouthwestChristopher Kit Carson, born on December 24, 1809, in Richmond, Kentucky, stands as a legendary figure in the narrative of the American…