American Veterans Memorial

Historical marker location:

1702 E Seminole St, Springfield, Missouri

( Memorial is on East Drive just north of General Hogan Drive, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1979

Amvets.

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.