Before indoor stoves became common, the farmer kept a locofoco to light his hearth.

The Locofocos argued fiercely for free trade during the 1830s.

The veteran Locofoco debated fiercely against Tammany Hall's candidates at the New York meeting.

Historians debate whether Locofocoism significantly shaped mid-19th century New York politics.

Many 19th-century newspapers accused the locofocos of inciting unrest at public meetings.