John Danforth

Historical marker location:

6308 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri

( Marker is on Delmar Boulevard west of Limit Avenue, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2004

Born September 5, 1936.

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.