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Five Myths About Ned Wynkoop

by | Nov 8, 2011 | Features & Gunfights

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Ned Wynkoop risked his command to end an Indian war and exploded with rage when those same Indians were brutally hacked to pieces at Sand Creek. This changed him forever. He spoke out against Indian atrocities, turning him from a popular personality in Colorado Territory to perhaps the most hated white man in the territory. Shared here are five misconceptions about him. 1. Not everyone on the frontier hated Wynkoop. I can name two people who didn’t hate him. Joking here, but not


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