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.

Martha Jane Canary | Jesse James | Robert Ford | Frank James | William "Bloody Bill" Anderson | Zerelda Elizabeth Cole James | Robert 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