Winston

“The Dump” – Scene of Jesse James Train Robbery

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Winston, Mo July 1881 Made of durable construction and still standing today, the former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad bridge arch provided the backdrop to one of the James Gang’s most infamous robberies. On the night of July 15, 1881, soon after the eastbound train pulled out of the station at Winston, the robbers … Continue reading “The Dump” – Scene of Jesse James Train Robbery

Old Windmill Road North of Winston was part of Jefferson Highway

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Although you wouldn’t guess it now, 140th Street, located just east of Winston, MO was the first maintained road through Colfax and Jefferson Townships in Daviess County. It was actually part of an important early cross-country automobile route, called The Jefferson Highway  The Jefferson Highway was built in the 1920s as part of the National … Continue reading Old Windmill Road North of Winston was part of Jefferson Highway