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The legend that Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane were lovers is false. In this famous photograph, she poses at Wild Bill's grave. She's buried near him.

The American West: Debunking Three Deadwood Wild Bill Hickok Legends

Warning: You may not want to read any further if you don’t like the idea of a legend being debunked. Many legends swirl around Wild Bill Hickok. Three of these are associated with his stay in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, in 1876.

Bill MarkleySeptember 07, 2024

Buffalo Bill Cody; A rider between Glenrock and Casper covers her 2 miles of ground as part of the National Pony Express Association’s 2024 re-ride.

The American West: The Pony Express And Buffalo Bill Cody

Some people are skeptical of Buffalo Bill Cody’s claims of being a Pony Express rider as he was only 14 at the time. However, he likely did ride for the Pony Express, but expanded and embellished what really happened.

Bill MarkleySeptember 01, 2024