About this episode

This episode discusses the failed bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota that marked the beginning of the downfall of Jesse James.

September 7, 1876. A failed bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota begins the downfall of Jesse James. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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Topics covered

• bank robbery
• Jesse James
• American history
• outlaw
• 19th century

Keywords

• Jesse James
• Northfield Bank Raid
• bank robbery
• outlaw history
• September 7, 1876

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Northfield, Minnesota

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