 On June 12, 1924, Rondout was the site of the largest train robbery in United States history.Several outlaws, including the "Newton Gang" and a corrupt postal inspector, targeted Milwaukee Road's "Fast Mail" train and successfully carried out a robbery of more than $2 million of cash, jewelry and securities.All of the conspirators were caught and prosecuted shortly afterwards, all but $100,000 of the stolen goods were recovered, and a historical marker was built to commemorate the event.