Category Archives: Range War

More Cattle — More Cattle Wars

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Mustang

Some background Florida’s cattle were the first in North America, brought here by the 1521 expedition of Ponce de Leon.  Cattle ranching began before the Seventeenth Century around America’s first city, St. Augustine.  When Florida became a US territory in … Continue reading →

Posted in American Frontier, American Indians, Civil War, Feuds & Rivalries, Gunfights and such, History, Justice, Old Florida, Politicians, Range War | 3 Comments

America’s Bloodiest Range War, 1890 – 1916

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Mustang

Following the establishment of Mission San Fernando Rey de España in 1797, Spanish officials realized that they would require more land for agriculture and livestock.  They looked to the Santa Clarita Valley to establish their estancia.  Using this land necessitated … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Gunfights and such, History, Pioneers, Range War | 1 Comment