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If you’re a fan of true crime and history or just enjoy a good adventure, Iowa has plenty of stories to satisfy your curiosity. From daring bank heists to Prohibition-era bootlegging, the Hawkeye State has its fair share of infamous tales. Let’s take a road trip through Iowa’s most notorious true crime landmarks, where outlaws made their mark. JESSE JAMES AND THE OCOBOCK BANK HEIST IN CORYDON Jesse James and his gang brought their legendary lawlessness to Iowa in 1871 when they robbed Corydon’s Ocobock Bank. Disguised as cattle buyers, the James-Younger Gang fooled their way into town before storming the bank with guns drawn. They made off with $10,000 — worth over $230,000 today. Though the building now houses Citizens Bank, you can visit the original vault that Jesse James emptied at the Prairie Trails Museum of Wayne County! BONNIE AND CLYDE’S BLOODY RETREAT IN DEXTER Dexfield Park was once Iowa’s largest amusement park, but it earned a darker reputation in 1933 when the Barrow Gang sought refuge there. After a failed escape from a Missouri shootout, Bonnie and Clyde camped at the abandoned park to recover. Unfortunately for them, local residents spotted bloody bandages at the site and warned the police, sparking another gunfight. Two gang members were captured, but Bonnie and Clyde narrowly escaped. You can head to the Dexter Historical Museum to explore artifacts and photographs from the park’s heyday and its brief moment in crime history. AL CAPONE’S TEMPLETON RYE LEGACY During Prohibition, Templeton became famous for producing “The Good Stuff,” a smooth rye whiskey that Al Capone himself favored. This small-town spirit fueled Capone’s bootlegging empire, spreading far beyond Iowa’s borders. Today, the Templeton Rye Distillery invites visitors to learn about its storied past and the art of whiskey-making. A 90-minute tour offers a glimpse into Prohibition-era smuggling and the legacy of Iowa’s role in America’s illicit liquor trade. Whether you’re drawn to the bold escapades of Jesse James, the dramatic shootouts of Bonnie and Clyde, or the shadowy bootlegging operations of Al Capone, Iowa’s true crime landmarks provide a fascinating glimpse into the past. Plan your visit and immerse yourself in these thrilling tales because history, especially the outlaw kind, never gets old.
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