Revolutionary War Memorial

Historical marker location:

Springfield, Missouri

( Memorial is at the intersection of E. Seminole Street and Waverly Avenue, on the right when traveling east on E. Seminole Street.)

Marker installed: 1999

Springfield National Cemetery.

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.