Marshfield Train Robbery
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Markerman62
N 38° 42.685 W 085° 47.100
16S E 605636 N 4285453
Located at US 31 and North Terrell Road, Scottsburg
Waymark Code: WM181B0
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2023
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One of the earliest U.S. train robberies occurred May 22, 1868 at nearby Marshfield, a refueling and watering stop. Engine and express car were detached from Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis Railroad train and abandoned near Seymour. Notorious Reno Gang took U.S. treasury notes and government bonds from Adams Express Company safes in car.
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Side 2
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Indiana-based Reno Gang operated after the Civil War during a period of unemployment and lawlessness. Vigilante organizations continued to be active. Pinkerton National Detective Agency investigated Marshfield robbery and apprehended several suspects. Before any were tried, members of Reno Gang were lynched by vigilantes.
County: Scott County
Year Placed: 2002
Name: Marshfield Train Robbery
ID#: 72.2002.8
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