Did he or didn’t he? History wrestles with legend of Jesse James’ jump over Devil’s Gulch

Did he or didn’t he? History wrestles with legend of Jesse James’ jump over Devil’s Gulch

Fabled leap more myth than fact, but still an entertaining story, historian says

Did he or didn’t he? History wrestles with legend of Jesse James’ jump over Devil’s Gulch - Finnoexpert

Jun. 13—GARRETSON, S.D. — In 1876, legendary outlaw Jesse James and his brother Frank were on the run after committinga bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota.Chased by a posse, the two Missouri natives raced west, managing to stay ahead of their pursuers. Eventually, they crossed into what was then Dakota Territory.What exactly happened next has long