Letitia Carson: : Courage, Land, and Legacy on the Oregon Frontier

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Wild West Deep Dives explores the captivating tales of sharpshooters, gunslingers, trailblazers, fur trappers and significant events from the western frontier. I aim to present the truth while celebrating the legendary figures and stories that define the essence of the Wild West. Well, let's get into shall we!

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Letitia Carson: : Courage, Land, and Legacy on the Oregon Frontier

Wild West Deep Dives

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Letitia Carson: : Courage, Land, and Legacy on the Oregon Frontier

Letitia Carson’s story is one of the most remarkable — and overlooked — chapters in American frontier history. Born into slavery, she became the only Black woman in Oregon to successfully secure a land claim under the Homestead Act. Against prejudice, hardship, and the unforgiving challenges of frontier life, Letitia carved out a lasting legacy of courage, determination, and resilience.In this Wild West Deep Dive, we explore:Letitia Carson’s journey from enslavement to Oregon pioneerHer groundbreaking land claim under the 1862 Homestead ActThe struggles and lawsuits she fought to protect her rightsHow her story reshapes our understanding of the American WestLetitia Carson’s life proves that the frontier was not only about cowboys, outlaws, and gold rushes — it was also about ordinary people who showed extraordinary strength.#LetitiaCarson #WildWestHistory #BlackPioneers #OregonTrail #HomesteadAct #WildWestDeepDives📚 Sources & Research:https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/exhibits/black-history/Pages/families/carson-letitia.aspx (1)https://letitiacarson.oregonstate.edu/letitiacarson/about-letitia-carson (2)Credit for Photos;Portrait of Greenbery Smitho Oregon State Bar™Hardy Eliffo https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27430905/hardy-crier-elliff#view-photo=196591930The Suit Claim and Homestead Act Claimso He put them in the Public Domain for everyone to use (which is awesome!) but I wanted to give him credit anywayso Dr. Robert Zybach, Ph.D.