American West

America's Western Heritage of the 19th Century.

Texas Rangers

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/texas-rangers 31st Jul 2021 - The Texas Rangers were a unique feature in the History of The American West and Texas. Formed from Volunteer Mounted Irregular Militia at the start of …

The Gunfight

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-gunfight 31st Jul 2021 - Immortalized by Hollywood Film and a staple of The Western “Dime Novels” of the late 19th and early 20th Century, the “truth” …

Covered Wagon

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/covered-wagon 31st Jul 2021 - Although more of a type of transportation, the term “Covered” Wagon was meant to convey any type of 4 wheeled conveyance, to which was add …

Seth Bullock

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/seth-bullock 31st Jul 2021 - Born in Canada in 1849, Seth Bullock came from a rather harsh Family environment. His father was a retire British Army Sergeant-Major, who regularly b …

Dodge City

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dodge-city 31st Jul 2021 - Perhaps no other name in Western History invokes more in imagery and Legend, as does the name of Dodge City, Kansas. The City became the basis in West …

Native American Pow Wow

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/native-american-pow-wow 31st Jul 2021 - Another often misunderstood Native American Cultural Event, The “Pow wow” was originally a Narragansett (Rhode Island) Native American wor …

Martha Jane Canary

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/martha-jane-canary 31st Jul 2021 - Martha Jane Canary holds a unique spot in American Western History. At a time when the “Heroes” of The West were Males, she was among the …

Crazy Horse

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/crazy-horse 31st Jul 2021 - His Oglala Sioux name was “Thasunke Witko” (with other nicknames such as “Worm” and “Curly”).  American Histo …

''Boss of The Plains'' Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/boss-of-the-plains-hat 31st Jul 2021 - John Stetson was the primary manufacturer of Men’s Headwear in 19th Century America. He was a major supplier to The US Army  (and several F …

The Reno Gang

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-reno-gang 31st Jul 2021 - Credited with being the first American Western Outlaw Gang that was organized, The Reno Gang was founded by Brothers John and Frank Reno in 1864. Both …

The Western Holster

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-western-holster 31st Jul 2021 - While a Gun Holster may not be considered the mpst important piece of equipment for a Western Law Enforcement Officer or even Outlaw, Holsters were no …

The ''Low Ride'' Holster

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-low-ride-holster 31st Jul 2021 - Perhaps the most iconic (seen) and imitated throughout Western Novels, Movies and Television Shows for Generations, The ''Low Ride'' Style is also one …