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On April 18, 1875 a train traveling on the St Paul and Sioux City Railroad Line hit an obtacle on the track and crashed. Nobody was killed, however, one was hurt and several cattle were killed. It was believed the obstacles were placed on the track by a pair of juveniles.

Caption reads: "WRECK on St P. & S. C. R. R. near Mankato, April 18, 1875 One man hurt and 53 cattle killed."

Photos taken by Mankato Photographer E. F. Everitt. In September, 1876 Mr. Everitt took several pictures of the Younger Brothers after their capture near Madelia.

This was a special train that was carrying the Plunkett Musical Group. If anyone has any information on the history of the Plunkett Group please email me. Email: RiffAff@Micro.com