Jesse James Home

This was the house where outlaw Jesse James was killed April 3, 1882. Exhibits include artifacts from Jesse’s grave after he was exhumed in 1995 for DNA tests.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Price: $1-$2.
Hours
Season: Year-round.
Address
1202 Penn St.
Phone
816-232-8206
Map
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Handicapped Accessible.

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