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Jesse James Farm and Museum

This is where Jesse James was born in 1847. He and his brother Frank grew up in this house. Much of the furniture belonged to the family. In 1882, Jesse was killed at his home in St. Joseph, Missouri. The farm where Jesse was buried was in the limel ight during 1995. Forensic experts exhumed Jesse's body and used genetic testing to prove that Jesse was the person buried in the grave. Jesse's body was reburied with full Confederate ceremony on October 28, 1995. Guides relate facts and stories about the outlaws.

Location: Jesse James Farm Road, Kearney Missouri Telephone 816-628-6065

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