Legends of America
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Traveling through American History and Destinations since 2003.
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On Jan 24, 1848, James Marshall spotted gold in a sawmill tailrace. His partner, John Sutter, tried to keep it secret, but the news was too big to contain.
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Read about James Marshall – Discovering Gold in California: www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-jamesmars...
January 24, 2026 at 5:17 PM
On Jan 24, 1848, James Marshall spotted gold in a sawmill tailrace. His partner, John Sutter, tried to keep it secret, but the news was too big to contain.
Read about James Marshall – Discovering Gold in California: www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-jamesmars...
Read about James Marshall – Discovering Gold in California: www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-jamesmars...
A post office was established on January 23, 1902. The town of Waldron, Kansas, peaked with a population of 262 in 1910. The post office closed in 2003, and only about 9 residents remain. Read about Waldron, Kansas – Extinct in Harper County legendsofkansas.com/waldron-kans...
January 23, 2026 at 5:37 PM
A post office was established on January 23, 1902. The town of Waldron, Kansas, peaked with a population of 262 in 1910. The post office closed in 2003, and only about 9 residents remain. Read about Waldron, Kansas – Extinct in Harper County legendsofkansas.com/waldron-kans...
Gold fever, wild fortunes, and a boomtown that refused to die... Cripple Creek, Colorado, has one of the West's most dramatic stories. From its legendary mines to its fiery past, this mountain town is packed with unbelievable twists. Explore the saga 👇
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January 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Gold fever, wild fortunes, and a boomtown that refused to die... Cripple Creek, Colorado, has one of the West's most dramatic stories. From its legendary mines to its fiery past, this mountain town is packed with unbelievable twists. Explore the saga 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/co-cripplecr...
www.legendsofamerica.com/co-cripplecr...
Gaining a post office on January 23, 1906, this once‑busy prairie town now stands silent on the North Dakota plains. The town was named Arena because it was surrounded by hills and centered in a natural basin. See what’s left behind:
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January 23, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Gaining a post office on January 23, 1906, this once‑busy prairie town now stands silent on the North Dakota plains. The town was named Arena because it was surrounded by hills and centered in a natural basin. See what’s left behind:
🔗 www.legendsofamerica.com/arena-north-...
🔗 www.legendsofamerica.com/arena-north-...
The Marias Massacre in Montana on January 23, 1870, killed some 200 Piegan Indians, primarily women and children, and was described by one company commander as “the greatest slaughter of Indians ever made by U.S. troops.” Continue Reading: www.legendsofamerica.com/na-mariasmas...
January 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The Marias Massacre in Montana on January 23, 1870, killed some 200 Piegan Indians, primarily women and children, and was described by one company commander as “the greatest slaughter of Indians ever made by U.S. troops.” Continue Reading: www.legendsofamerica.com/na-mariasmas...
Born January 22, 1847, Rufus “Rufe” Cannon was one of the most important Black U.S. Deputy Marshals of the Oklahoma Territorial era. From taking down outlaws to riding with Heck Thomas, Cannon’s story is pure Old West grit. See more 👇
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January 22, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Born January 22, 1847, Rufus “Rufe” Cannon was one of the most important Black U.S. Deputy Marshals of the Oklahoma Territorial era. From taking down outlaws to riding with Heck Thomas, Cannon’s story is pure Old West grit. See more 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/law-rufuscan...
www.legendsofamerica.com/law-rufuscan...
Born January 21, 1813, John C. Frémont wasn’t called The Pathfinder for nothing. From charting the West to stirring up controversy in war and politics, his story is a wild ride across early America.
Take a look at the man behind the legend 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/john-fremont/
Take a look at the man behind the legend 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/john-fremont/
January 21, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Born January 21, 1813, John C. Frémont wasn’t called The Pathfinder for nothing. From charting the West to stirring up controversy in war and politics, his story is a wild ride across early America.
Take a look at the man behind the legend 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/john-fremont/
Take a look at the man behind the legend 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/john-fremont/
A post office was established on January 21, 1873, and by the early 1880s, McPherson, KS, had grown to a city of about 2,000 people and was considered one of the most flourishing towns of Central Kansas. Today, over 14K call this historic Kansas town home. 👉 legendsofkansas.com/mcpherson-ka...
January 21, 2026 at 6:10 PM
A post office was established on January 21, 1873, and by the early 1880s, McPherson, KS, had grown to a city of about 2,000 people and was considered one of the most flourishing towns of Central Kansas. Today, over 14K call this historic Kansas town home. 👉 legendsofkansas.com/mcpherson-ka...
Lock Springs, MO, sits along the Grand River. From early settlement struggles to the rise and fall of a once‑busy village, this little town has seen more than most folks realize. Check out this semi-ghost town in overlooked corners of Missouri History.
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legendsofamerica.com/lock-springs...
January 21, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Lock Springs, MO, sits along the Grand River. From early settlement struggles to the rise and fall of a once‑busy village, this little town has seen more than most folks realize. Check out this semi-ghost town in overlooked corners of Missouri History.
legendsofamerica.com/lock-springs...
legendsofamerica.com/lock-springs...
The Omaha tribe began as a larger woodland tribe comprising both the Omaha and the Quapaw. The original tribe inhabited the area near the Ohio and Wabash Rivers, near present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Continue Reading about the Omaha 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/na-omaha/
www.legendsofamerica.com/na-omaha/
January 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The Omaha tribe began as a larger woodland tribe comprising both the Omaha and the Quapaw. The original tribe inhabited the area near the Ohio and Wabash Rivers, near present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Continue Reading about the Omaha 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/na-omaha/
www.legendsofamerica.com/na-omaha/
Pioneers on the overland trails chased new beginnings in Oregon, facing hardships and passing landmarks they never forgot as they pushed toward a fresh start. More on Landmarks Along the Oregon Trail 👇
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January 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Pioneers on the overland trails chased new beginnings in Oregon, facing hardships and passing landmarks they never forgot as they pushed toward a fresh start. More on Landmarks Along the Oregon Trail 👇
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www.legendsofamerica.com/landmarks-or...
Residents of the extinct town of Boston, Kansas, were so set on being the county seat that on January 19, 1874, a posse comprising 24 wagons and 150 armed men entered Elk Falls and began loading records and county property. Read about Boston, Kansas: legendsofkansas.com/boston-kansas/
January 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Residents of the extinct town of Boston, Kansas, were so set on being the county seat that on January 19, 1874, a posse comprising 24 wagons and 150 armed men entered Elk Falls and began loading records and county property. Read about Boston, Kansas: legendsofkansas.com/boston-kansas/
The Taos Revolt, January 19, 1847, wasn’t just a footnote in New Mexico history; it was a fierce uprising born from tension, cultural conflict, and resistance to U.S. occupation. Dive into the full story: www.legendsofamerica.com/taos-new-mex...
January 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The Taos Revolt, January 19, 1847, wasn’t just a footnote in New Mexico history; it was a fierce uprising born from tension, cultural conflict, and resistance to U.S. occupation. Dive into the full story: www.legendsofamerica.com/taos-new-mex...
Born Jan 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. became a leading voice for civil rights until his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed a bill creating a U.S. federal holiday in 1983. Martin Luther King Day was first celebrated in 1986. More 🔗
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January 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Born Jan 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. became a leading voice for civil rights until his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed a bill creating a U.S. federal holiday in 1983. Martin Luther King Day was first celebrated in 1986. More 🔗
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www.legendsofamerica.com/martin-luthe...
Tulsa, OK, was first settled by Native Americans in 1836 when they were forcibly relocated along the Trail of Tears. Some called their settlement Tallahassee, while others used the Creek Indian word “Tulsy,” which meant “old town". More Tulsa on Rt. 66 👇
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www.legendsofamerica.com/ok-tulsa/
January 18, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Tulsa, OK, was first settled by Native Americans in 1836 when they were forcibly relocated along the Trail of Tears. Some called their settlement Tallahassee, while others used the Creek Indian word “Tulsy,” which meant “old town". More Tulsa on Rt. 66 👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/ok-tulsa/
www.legendsofamerica.com/ok-tulsa/
On a stretch of the Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway in New Mexico, sit two historic ghost towns in Monticello Canyon. Both Placita and Monticello are more than 150 years old, getting their start in the fertile valley as farming and ranching communities. More👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-placita/
www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-placita/
January 18, 2026 at 4:17 PM
On a stretch of the Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway in New Mexico, sit two historic ghost towns in Monticello Canyon. Both Placita and Monticello are more than 150 years old, getting their start in the fertile valley as farming and ranching communities. More👇
www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-placita/
www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-placita/
Kansas wasn’t just wheat fields and wide‑open plains. It was once a powerhouse of coal, mining towns, and massive machines. From “gopher hole” drifts to deadly explosions and booming company camps, the state’s mining past runs deep.
Dig into the history: legendsofkansas.com/coal-mining-...
Dig into the history: legendsofkansas.com/coal-mining-...
January 18, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Kansas wasn’t just wheat fields and wide‑open plains. It was once a powerhouse of coal, mining towns, and massive machines. From “gopher hole” drifts to deadly explosions and booming company camps, the state’s mining past runs deep.
Dig into the history: legendsofkansas.com/coal-mining-...
Dig into the history: legendsofkansas.com/coal-mining-...
From frontier beginnings to railroad booms, courthouse battles, fires, industry, and resilience... Fredonia, Kansas, has seen it all.
Discover the small‑town grit and big history behind this Wilson County community.
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Discover the small‑town grit and big history behind this Wilson County community.
Read more 👇
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January 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM
From frontier beginnings to railroad booms, courthouse battles, fires, industry, and resilience... Fredonia, Kansas, has seen it all.
Discover the small‑town grit and big history behind this Wilson County community.
Read more 👇
legendsofkansas.com/fredonia-kan...
Discover the small‑town grit and big history behind this Wilson County community.
Read more 👇
legendsofkansas.com/fredonia-kan...
Born on January 17, 1706, the 15th child in a family of 17 children, Dr. Benjamin Franklin, a leading founding father, earned the title of “The First American” for his tireless campaigning for colonial unity. He was much more than his politics. More here: www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-benjaminf...
January 17, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Born on January 17, 1706, the 15th child in a family of 17 children, Dr. Benjamin Franklin, a leading founding father, earned the title of “The First American” for his tireless campaigning for colonial unity. He was much more than his politics. More here: www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-benjaminf...
On January 16, 1843, Sarah Rosetta Wakeman was born. A woman who bravely served in the Union Army disguised as a man, “Lyons Wakeman.” Her letters reveal courage, sacrifice, and a fierce will to serve.
Read her story: www.legendsofamerica.com/we-sarahwake...
Read her story: www.legendsofamerica.com/we-sarahwake...
January 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
On January 16, 1843, Sarah Rosetta Wakeman was born. A woman who bravely served in the Union Army disguised as a man, “Lyons Wakeman.” Her letters reveal courage, sacrifice, and a fierce will to serve.
Read her story: www.legendsofamerica.com/we-sarahwake...
Read her story: www.legendsofamerica.com/we-sarahwake...
Heading west out of Tucumcari on old Route 66, the road runs beside the railroad. Sandstone ridges break up the horizon, and the closer you get to Santa Rosa, the more ghost towns appear: Montoya, Newkirk, Cuervo. Adventure through the Mother Road’s past. 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-ghostwest...
January 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Heading west out of Tucumcari on old Route 66, the road runs beside the railroad. Sandstone ridges break up the horizon, and the closer you get to Santa Rosa, the more ghost towns appear: Montoya, Newkirk, Cuervo. Adventure through the Mother Road’s past. 👉 www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-ghostwest...
When a post office was established on January 16, 1885, it was called Crystal Springs, Kansas, named for nearby water springs, making it a good watering stop for the railroad. The post office closed in 1976, and only few residents remain. More on Crystal Springs👇 legendsofkansas.com/crystal-spri...
January 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
When a post office was established on January 16, 1885, it was called Crystal Springs, Kansas, named for nearby water springs, making it a good watering stop for the railroad. The post office closed in 1976, and only few residents remain. More on Crystal Springs👇 legendsofkansas.com/crystal-spri...
At the mouth of the Miami River lies the Miami Circle, a 38-ft limestone ring carved by the Tequesta over 1,700 years ago. It was named a National Historic Landmark on January 16, 2009. Read more about the Tequesta Tribe of Florida
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January 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
At the mouth of the Miami River lies the Miami Circle, a 38-ft limestone ring carved by the Tequesta over 1,700 years ago. It was named a National Historic Landmark on January 16, 2009. Read more about the Tequesta Tribe of Florida
www.legendsofamerica.com/tequesta-tri...
www.legendsofamerica.com/tequesta-tri...
The Chippewa, or Ojibwe/Anishinaabe, have shaped the Great Lakes region for centuries. From the Midewiwin Society to their fierce conflicts and alliances, their story is vast, complex, and deeply influential. More on the Chippewa People
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January 14, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The Chippewa, or Ojibwe/Anishinaabe, have shaped the Great Lakes region for centuries. From the Midewiwin Society to their fierce conflicts and alliances, their story is vast, complex, and deeply influential. More on the Chippewa People
🔗 www.legendsofamerica.com/na-chippewa/
🔗 www.legendsofamerica.com/na-chippewa/
Hot Springs, Arkansas isn’t just famous for its steaming springs — it’s a place where ancient legends, healing waters, luxury bathhouses, baseball greats, and even gangsters all left their mark. The story runs deeper than you think… Dive into the history: www.legendsofamerica.com/hot-springs-...
January 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Hot Springs, Arkansas isn’t just famous for its steaming springs — it’s a place where ancient legends, healing waters, luxury bathhouses, baseball greats, and even gangsters all left their mark. The story runs deeper than you think… Dive into the history: www.legendsofamerica.com/hot-springs-...