Historical Marker
Sainte Genevieve
Historical marker location:
155 Market St., Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
( Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and S 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.)
Marker installed: 1953
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.