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Explore the legend of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Visit their historic hideouts, crime scenes, and gravesites in Texas and Louisiana. Plan your tour of iconic sites and museum exhibits
A robbery occurred at a suburban grocery store in Sherman, Texas, on October 11, 1932. The store was located at the intersection of Wells Avenue and Vaden Street. The victim was Howard Hall, a 55-year-old clerk employed at the establishment. According to the newspaper account, Hall and his colleague Homer Glaze were preparing to close…
On May 23, 1934, Bonnie and Clyde slowed their Ford on a Louisiana backroad—and never left alive. Was it justice served or overkill disguised as law? Here’s their final timeline
The Forgotten One Their interest is engendered not only by her connection to a notorious family but also by the broader narrative of lawlessness that characterized the Great Depression era. Moreover, the tragic circumstances that marked her life serve to further intensify the fascination surrounding her story. Many pay their respects and marvel at the…
Red Crown Tourist Court: A Missouri Landmark with a Notorious Past The Red Crown Tourist Court proudly stands near Platte City, Missouri, as a captivating historical site intricately linked to the legendary tale of Bonnie and Clyde. Established in 1931, the Red Crown complex boasted a service station, a bustling restaurant, and a charming collection…
In the dusty heat of August 1932, a small Oklahoma town became the unlikely backdrop for a deadly encounter. This event would set the tone for one of America’s most infamous crime sprees. The town was Stringtown, and the outlaws were Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow — two names that would soon strike fear across…
A modest gas station once stood at 1221 Singleton Boulevard in West Dallas. It played a small but memorable role in the Bonnie and Clyde story. Known as the Barrow Family Filling Station, it was built in the early 1930s by Clyde Barrow’s father, Henry Barrow. He moved the family’s house to the site. He…
The Sam Pritchard family, which consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard, their daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and Alonzo Cartwright, and their son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Irene Pritchard were sitting on the east porch of their home in 1933 when suddenly a new Ford coupe roared over the hill in front of their house. The…
Dexfield Park is an abandoned amusement park located in Dexter, Iowa. It opened in 1915 and was once a major attraction for residents and visitors in the area. The park featured standard amusement rides, picnic areas, a dance pavilion, and other recreational activities. It had a significant regional following during its peak years. One of…
In 1933, infamous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde spent several weeks in a garage apartment in Joplin and robbed several area businesses. Tipped off by a neighbor, Joplin police attempted to apprehend Bonnie and Clyde. Bonnie and Clyde escaped, killing Newton County Constable John Wesley Harryman and Joplin Police Detective Harry McGinnis in the process. However,…
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