Missouri has been home to some legendary figures in American history. The State Historical Society of Missouri 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 Sallee James
- Zerelda “Zee” Mimms James
- Zerelda Cole James Samuel
- Cole Younger
You'll find two kinds of biographies on this Web site:
- full biography
- brief biography
Search for a Famous Missourian