 The town was known for its lavish gambling, partying, and night life.Notorious gangster Charlie Birger, who lived in Ledford, shot and murdered "Crip" Yates in Ledford on December 4, 1917.At one time, Ledford had a jail, a Post Office, opened September 30, 1880 - January 30, 1882, then reopened Feb. 20, 1892 - Oct. 31, 1935. two catholic Churches, a Baptist church, a parish school, East and West Ledford Schools, several grocery stores, a restaurant, a boarding house, and a pool room.