What route did Jesse James and his gang take in their escape following the bank robbery in Northfield, MN? Regional lore tells of Jesse James jumping his horse over Devil’s Gulch at Garretson, SD.
There are also stories of Jesse passing through Pipestone County. Can these stories be proven? Join the Pipestone County Historical Society as they welcome guest speaker, Russ Swanson with his presentation, “Three Days in Dakota: The James’ Brothers Escape from Northfield.” Russ has researched regional newspapers accounts of the gang’s flight from justice and will share what he has learned about the infamous escape.
This presentation will be held at the Pipestone County Museum on Tuesday evening, July 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost to attend is $5.00 or $3.00 for members of the Pipestone County Historical Society and FREE to children 12 and under.
The museum is located at 113 S. Hiawatha Ave. in Pipestone. For further information you may call the Museum at (507) 825-2563 or email at . The Museum is open from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
