Butterfield Overland Stage

Historical marker location:

222 Park Central North, Springfield, Missouri

( Marker is at the intersection of Park Central North and Olive Street, on the left when traveling south on Park Central North.)

Marker installed: 1932

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.