the western US during the later part of the 19th century, when communities were settled but there was not much law and order. This is the period shown in westerns , though the picture they present of the Wild West is not often very accurate. Towns that were known for their outlaws (= criminals) and violence included Tombstone , Arizona , and Dodge City , Kansas . Famous outlaws included Jesse and Frank James , Billy the Kid and the Younger brothers .
Compare Old West .