The State Historical Society of Missouri

Famous Missouri Folk Legends

Missouri has been home to some legendary figures in American history. The State Historical Society holds numerous resources that document and illustrate the lives of Missouri’s most famous and infamous folk legends. You can learn about the lives of Famous Missouri Folk Legends by selecting each name.

William "Bloody Bill" Anderson | Robert Ford | Frank James | Jesse James | Robert James | Zerelda Elizabeth Cole James | Zerelda "Zee" Mimms James | Cole Younger
You'll find two kinds of biographies on this Web site:
  • full biography with pictures and references
  • brief biography
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Last modified 11/06/07