The wild west outlaw Jesse James was born and lived his life in Missouri. Visit the home where he was born, where he was assassinated and much more. We have even created a 3 Day Jesse James Roadtrip!
The Jesse James Home Museum is a house in St. Joseph, Missouri where the outlaw Jesse James lived and was gunned down on April 3, 1882, by a member of the James Gang for reward money.
Many say it was Robert Ford who gunned him down, but there are other suspects in the murder of Jesse …
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When I planned my visit to the Jesse James Museum in Kearney, Missouri, one of the first thoughts that came to mind was the Brady Bunch episode when Bobby becomes obsessed with Jesse James. In Bobby’s mind, Jesse James is a cool outlaw, and his parents, Mike and Carol don’t approve of his new hero.
As …
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Last updated on March 27th, 2024 at 10:20 pm.
If you’re headed to Missouri, you’ll definitely hear the name Jesse James. An infamous outlaw of the Wild West, James robbed banks, trains, and stagecoaches throughout the US. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a fan of Western cinema, exploring the captivating realm of Jesse …
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Last updated on March 27th, 2024 at 10:30 pm.
This article lays out a three-day road trip through Missouri that will take you to the most interesting and significant historical locations associated with Jesse James and the James Gang in the Show-Me State. So saddle up, and don’t forget your hat, because it’s time to …
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Last updated on April 2nd, 2023 at 07:17 am.
10 miles from Kansas City, the 1859 Independence Missouri Jail Museum is a fun day trip back in time to see where the infamous Frank James was incarcerated as well as American Civil War Confederate guerrilla leader William Quantrill.
Today the Independence, Missouri jail and …
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Last updated on February 28th, 2024 at 12:22 pm.
Thirty minutes from Kansas City is the town of Liberty, Missouri where you will find the location of the first successful daylight, peacetime bank robbery in the United States.
The robbery took place in 1866, during the height of the Wild West days of the …
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