Legends of America Exploring history, destinations, people, legends of this great country since 2

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Web Name: Legends of America Exploring history, destinations, people, legends of this great country since 2

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Ponderance of emptiness..Imagination of yesterday..a fascination with what was.Emerging Ghost Towns of the Plains ~~~~ For years, newspapers, locals, and especially farmers have lamented the downward spiral that agriculture has taken over the last century. I heard it as I was growing up in Ulysses, Kansas. I heard it in the news when I moved away from that small town. I continue to hear it on economic updates. But, what Read More ...White Oaks The Liveliest Town in the TerritoryBefore White Oaks became known as the liveliest town in New Mexico Territory the area was first roamed by the Piros Indians before they were forced out by the fierce Apache. Though the region is arid and dotted with lava rock, the Indians found it abundant with game and made it one of their hunting grounds. The first Europeans to travel into Read More ...Cairo, Illinois Death by Racism ~~~~ Located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers at the southernmost tip of Illinois is the town of Cairo, pronounced “Care-O.” By far, one of the strangest and saddest cities I’ve ever visited, I was immediately intrigued by the empty streets and abandoned and crumbling buildings. On our first visit in 2010, we passed Read More ...The history of the American West is obviously never complete without the tales of the many Americans who first lived on these vast lands. Here, you ll find many of the chiefs, heroes, and warriors, that history records as significant in the westward expansion of the United States. Though there were literally thousands of men and women that could be mentioned, this ever-growing list of individuals begins with those most famous. See our Native American Heroes Leaders HERE.Explore Native AmericaFrom Tribes and Heros to Myths and Medicine. Explore all that is Native American here.~~~~Did You Know? September 17, 1862, the twelve-hour battle began, becoming America s bloodiest one day battle in American History, with over 23,000 dead and wounded.  Read about the Civil War s Battle of Antietam, Maryland HERE.Also, see our Civil War Facts TriviaOn September 16, 1857, the United States Government accepted John Butterfield Sr. of Utica, New York a contract for an Overland Mail Service to California .  Read about John Butterfield and the Overland Mail Company HERE.Supporting our love of history since 2003: My print arrived on time and in perfect condition. Thanks for checking on it. You do fine work. JoeMore Customer Feedback from Legends Photo Print ShopAlso See!~~~~Happy Birthday!~~~~Ingalls, Oklahoma Gunfight with the Doolin GangThe small community of Ingalls, Oklahoma, located about halfway between Stillwater and Yale, Oklahoma, is no longer shown on state highway maps. Only a few deserted buildings, stone foundations, and a stone memorial mark the site of the famous gunfight on September 1, 1893.  Read about it HEREHitch up and see all our Old West PagesThe Old West~~~~Featured Photo Print Galleries this month:Route 66 America s Mother RoadRoute 66 Photo Print Galleries.The Old WestOld West Photo Print Galleries.~~~~From Legends General Store:Made in the U.S.A. We carry a great selection of Herbal Teas from Nuwati Herbals right here in Missouri.  And now, when you order 3 or more of ANY teas, same or mix and match, you automatically save 10%!  Shop Now.Made in the U.S.A. Legends of America s original designed postcards of Route 66, various states, cities places; the Old West, Native Americans, and More, utilize our own restored images, photographs taken during our travels, vintage designs, and original art. Order 5 or more postcards (vintage, new, our designs, or mix and match) and automatically get 20% off! Deeper discounts available when you order 25 or more of the same design! Shop Now.~~~~The Mysterious Signal by Cy Warman, 1906This tale is adapted from a chapter of a book written by Cy Warman, entitled The Last Spike And Other Railroad Stories, and explores the eerie tale of the Mysterious Signal and the Ashtabula Train Disaster.  Read this historic text from 1906 HERE. Explore Legends, Ghosts, Myths MysteriesVenture into the unknown with our Legends, Ghosts, Myths Mysteries.~~~~Working While You RVYou may not realize but there are many things to consider when it comes to working out of your RV. Here are a few to keep in mind. Rachel Weimer explores some tips for those virtual, working travelers HERE.Travel Tips, Special Destinations, RV Information MoreSee Travel Tips, RV information and More~~~~Your vote is Yours! It s never wasted. #LetHerSpeak!  This is an in-kind message from Legends of America, and not a paid political advertisement, for the Libertarian Party.Hey, Y all! Dave Kathy Alexander.Legends of America is comprised of just the two of us  Dave Kathy, who have a love of history, travel, and a desire to share it with the world! We have several others who have contributed along the way and always welcome more.Though we are a small Mom Pop shop , we have decades of customer service business experience between the two of us in both large and small organizations. With an entrepreneurial dream, we launched Legends of America in 2003.We are Midwest born and bred with great values. You ll find, with just an email, phone call, or order, that our customer service is Over the Top!!Legends General Store, our Photo Print Shop, along with our great advertisers, are the primary means for providing the volumes of information to our readers at no cost.Here s some TMI on About UsLeave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

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