Jim Bridger

English: Jim or James Bridger (March, 1804 – July 17, 1881) was a mountain man, trapper, scout and guide who explored and trapped the Western United States during the decades of 1820-1840. He was also well known as a teller of tall tales.

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  Area where he lived
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  Jim Bridger (right) is honored along with Pony Express founder Alexander Majors (left) and Kansas City founder John Calvin McCoy at Pioneer Square in Westport in Kansas City.