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Failed Bank Robbery
- When
- September 7, 1876
- Where
- First National Bank of Northfield
The James–Younger Gang attempted to rob the First National Bank of Northfield on September 7, 1876, but faced armed resistance from townspeople.
The gang scouted the area and met near Dundas before the raid. On September 7, they attempted to rob the First National Bank. Townspeople resisted, surrounding the gang and nearly wiping them out. Several members were captured or killed, ending the gang's active operations.
Sources
- Jesse James Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
- James–Younger Gang Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
- Northfield, Minnesota Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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