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EPISODE · Nov 30, 2024 · 11 MIN

The Deadliest Show on Earth: The Appalachian Wild West Show Shootout of 1905

from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

In the summer of 1905, the Wild West came alive in the heart of Appalachia, complete with a saloon, a shootout, and a dramatic train attack. Join us as we tell the wild tale of Texas Bill's Wild West Show, which turned a simple sightseeing trip by their performers into a deadly encounter on the train out of Richwood, West Virginia. This was the kind of Wild West show the passengers on that train didn’t expect, nor want. Don't miss this episode of the Stories podcast. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or visit our YouTube channel for more Stories of Appalachia. You can also support our storytelling journey and access exclusive content by becoming a patron here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-appalachia--5553692/support Thanks for listening!

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