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Quiz: Do You Know Your Northfield Bank Raid Faces?

If you're a townie, you probably know the story of the raid on Northfield's First National Bank in 1876. But could you pick the faces of the major players out of a line-up? Find out with our quiz.

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If you're a townie, you probably know the story of on Northfield's in 1876.

You know the names, but do you know the faces? Test your knowledge with our quiz.

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Above, find 10 photographs of men who were either James-Younger Gang members or Northfield residents involved in the battle. Each photograph has a number in its caption.

Match those numbers with the names of the men below. Watch out! There is one extra name, just to make things more difficult.

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Find the answers below.

NAMES:

  • Bill Stiles
  • Bob Younger
  • Charlie Pitts
  • Clell Miller
  • Cole Younger
  • Frank James
  • Henry Wheeler
  • Jesse James
  • Jim Younger
  • Joseph Lee Heywood
  • Nicolaus Gustafson

 

ANSWERS:

Bill Stiles, 6; Bob Younger, 8; Charlie Pitts, 5; Clell Miller, 4; Cole Younger, 9; Frank James, 3; Henry Wheeler, 7; Jesse James, 1; Jim Younger, 10; Joseph Lee Heywood, 2; Nicolaus Gustafson, not pictured.

  • 9+ correct: Sheriff. Way to go!
  • 6-8 correct: Pinkerton. You always get your man—well, almost.
  • 4-6 correct: Posse. Are you sure you know who you're looking for?
  • 0-3 correct: It's time for a tour at the !

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