The James-Younger Gang

The James-Younger Gang was a notorious group of outlaws in the late 1800s, known for robbing banks, trains, and stagecoaches across the American Midwest. Led by Jesse James and the Younger brothers, they targeted banks and trains to support themselves and their beliefs. Despite their criminal activities, some viewed them as early folk heroes opposing authority. Their violence and frequent escapes made them infamous, and law enforcement constantly hunted them. The gang's actions eventually declined as public opinion shifted and law enforcement improved. Their story remains a significant part of American frontier and Old West history.