Does anyone know where Wild Bill Hickok was born?

Question

I live not far from that little town. Just wanted to see who knew of it.

Answer 1

James Butler Hickok was born in Troy Grove, Illinois, on May 27, 1837

Answer 2

James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as Wild Bill Hickok, was a legendary figure in the American Wild West. He is perhaps the best known figure from that era. After fighting in the Union army during the American Civil War, he became a legendary army scout, and later, lawman and gunfighter.

Hickok was born in Troy Grove, Illinois on May 27, 1837. He left his father's farm in 1855 to be a stage coach driver on the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails. His gunfighting skills led to his nickname.

Answer 3

James Butler Hickok was born on May 27, 1837 in Troy Grove, Illinois. He was shot dead on August 2, 1876.

Answer 4

James Butler Hickok was born in Troy Grove, Illinois, on May 27, 1837, and was shot dead in a saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, on August 2, 1876. Famous for his lethal gun skills, as well as his professional gambling, he was a U.S. town marshal who unsuccessfully tried show business for a while after he got fired from his marshal job for shooting more than just bad guys.

Answer 5

http://www.abacom.com/~jkrause/hickok.html

here is a web site, by the way it was, Troy Grove, Illinois, on May 27, 1837, and was shot dead in a saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, on August 2, 1876.

Hope that helps.

Answer 6

Alabama?

Answer 7

illinois