Historical Marker

Lewis and Clark Mural

Historical marker location:
Liberty, Missouri
( Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Mill Street, on the left when traveling north on Water Street.)
Marker installed: 2005

Dedicated June 24, 2005. Artist: David McClain.

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.