Discover the compelling history of Fort Harmar, Ohio’s inaugural frontier military fortification, built strategically at the confluence of the Ohio […]
Category: Legends of America
Joplin, Missouri: A City Forged in Lead, Zinc, and Resilience
Nestled in the southwestern corner of the Show-Me State, Joplin, Missouri, stands as a testament to American grit, a city […]
Divided Loyalties, Lasting Impact: The Definitive History of Native Americans in the Civil War
The American Civil War, a pivotal period in the nation’s history, profoundly impacted all who lived within its borders, including […]
Price’s Missouri Expedition Battles: A Comprehensive Account
The Genesis of Price’s Missouri Expedition The autumn of 1864 bore witness to one of the most ambitious Confederate campaigns […]
John Hays Taylor: Gunfighter in the Heart of the Sutton-Taylor Feud
The annals of the Old West are replete with tales of hardened gunfighters, and among them, John “Jack” Hays Taylor […]
The Battle of Franklin, Kansas
In the turbulent era known as Bleeding Kansas, every skirmish held significant weight, and the Battle of Franklin, Kansas, stands […]
Fort Supply, Wyoming: Unearthing the Lost Mormon Outpost in the Wild West
Deep in the heart of Uinta County, Wyoming, lies the historic site of Fort Supply, a significant but often overlooked […]
The Boggy Creek Monster: Arkansas’ Elusive Bigfoot
In the quiet, forested hills of Miller County, southeast of Texarkana, Arkansas, a legendary figure has roamed for centuries. This […]
John L. Hatcher: Frontiersman, Explorer, and Scout of the American West
Among the legendary figures who shaped the American frontier, John L. Hatcher stands out as a versatile frontiersman, explorer, guide, […]
Dr. Marcus Whitman: Pioneer, Missionary, and Tragic Figure of the Oregon Trail
Dr. Marcus Whitman, a pivotal figure in the expansion of the American West, was both a dedicated physician and a […]
Little Osage River: A Vital Waterway of Kansas and Missouri
The Little Osage River is a significant tributary of the Osage River, carving its path through the landscapes of eastern […]
Florida’s Rich Maritime History
With its unique geography as a long, flat peninsula bordered by the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic […]