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mormon migration pioneers
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14 Facts About the Mormon Migration, A Classic Old West Exodus

On the evening of June 27, 1844, an angry mob attacked the Carthage city jail near Nauvoo, Illinois…

great sioux war
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10 Important Battles & Fights of the Great Sioux War

These ten battles shaped the future of the Great Plains and its inhabitants. From the 1850s to the…

fetterman massacre
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The Fighting Men & Women of the Fetterman Massacre

Even with the protection of the fort, the soldiers and civilians at Fort Kearney were often besieged by…

when did the wild west really end
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When Did the Wild West Really End?

The Wild West is a more nebulous term than you may think, so when the era ended is…

meeker massacre incident
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The Meeker Massacre’s Tragic History and Legacy

In 1879, a tragic series of events and conflict between white settlers and the Ute people came to…

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The Battle of Cibecue Creek & the Tragedy of Nockaydelklinne

Flamed by rising tensions on Apache reservations, the Battle of Cibecue Creek was the U.S. Army’s worst military…

pleasant valley war
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8 Facts About the Pleasant Valley War (That Aren’t So Pleasant)

It might not be the most well-known showdown, but the Pleasant Valley War was the most violent blood…

Flying "V" Cabin
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The Battle of Big Dry Wash: Last Fight of the Apache Wars

The fight at Big Dry Wash was the White Mountain Apaches’ last stand. Along the rim of a…