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Did he or didn’t he? History wrestles with legend of Jesse James’ jump over Devil’s Gulch

  • The legend of Jesse James jumping over Devil's Gulch is likely untrue but may stem from a real event where he or his brother jumped a creek on horseback, according to Fanebust.
  • There is no solid evidence supporting the jump across Devil's Gulch, according to Fanebust.
  • Despite the lack of evidence, Garretson and residents continue to celebrate the possibility of the jump.
  • They commemorate this tale with the annual Jesse James Days event, which is expected to continue in the future.
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Did he or didn’t he? History wrestles with legend of Jesse James’ jump over Devil’s Gulch

Fabled leap more myth than fact, but still an entertaining story, historian says

·Fargo, United States
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The Daily Republic broke the news in Fairfield, United States on Friday, June 13, 2025.
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