Historic Site

Historical marker location:

721 Pestalozzi Street, Saint Louis, Missouri

( Marker is at the intersection of Pestalozzi Street and South 9th Street, on the right when traveling west on Pestalozzi Street.)

Main Office Building. 721 Pestalozzi Street

The infamous outlaw Jesse James was born in Clay County, Missouri, in 1847. He later became known for his bank and train robberies and was killed by a member of his own gang in 1882.