Alexander W. Doniphan

Historical marker location:

Liberty, Missouri

( Marker is on Main Street north of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north.)

1808 - 1887. Lawyer, Statesman and Military Leader.

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.