James–Younger Gang's failed Northfield bank raid
- When
- 1876
- Where
- First National Bank of Northfield
- Episodes
- 1
On September 7, 1876, the James–Younger Gang attempted to rob the First National Bank of Northfield, Minnesota. The raid failed due to armed resistance by townspeople, leading to the capture or death of several gang members and the eventual dissolution of the gang.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The James–Younger Gang was based in Missouri, the home of most of its members. In 1876 the gang prepared what would prove to be its final act: the Northfield, Minnesota raid. Members purchased expensive horses and scouted the terrain around the towns, agreeing to meet south of Northfield along the Cannon River near Dundas on the morning of September 7, 1876.
The Raid. On September 7, 1876, the gang attempted to rob the First National Bank of Northfield. The attempt failed as townspeople resisted. The gang was surrounded and nearly wiped out, with several members captured or killed. This event marked the end of the gang's active operations.
People involved
- Jesse James · Gang Leader
- Frank James · Gang Member
- Cole Younger · Gang Member
- Bob Younger · Gang Member
- Townspeople · Defenders
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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