Frank and Jesse James Lay Low in SLO County

Frank and Jesse James Circa 1872
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In the Fall of 1868, the famed bandits Frank and Jesse James spent time hiding out in the James Adobe at the La Panza Ranch.

For a full account of the details, see local historian Dan Krieger's Tribune article on the subject:

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article39459234.html

It seems their stay was a pleasant one. I'm sure the delightful Fall weather SLO County provides acted as a sweet balm to sooth all cares away and had a mellowing effect on the men's sharp temperaments. Who needs all that robbing and killing when you live in the land of milk and honey--or should I say money? I'm sure if they stayed an entire year, they would have drunk the nectar of the SLO Lotus, given up their guns altogether and become bankers--making off with millions!

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