Macon

Historical marker location:

Macon, Missouri

( Marker is at the intersection of South Missouri Street (U.S. 63) and County Park Drive (Lake View Drive), on the right when traveling north on South Missouri Street.)

Marker installed: 1955

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.