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.

More Things to Do

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

First Street Trolley

Replica turn-of-the-century trolley rides to historic districts, museums, and riverfront.

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Buchanan County Courthouse

Built in 1873, the two-story structure underwnet extensive restoration and remodeling in 1979. The building…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Creverling’s Tour House

Romanesque-style, 10 fireplaces, beautiful woodwork, stairway and pocket doors. Beautiful china displays, 11 cabinets and…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Bluffwoods Conservation Area

A 2,300-acre forested conservation area with hiking trails, picnic shelters, hunting, fishing and camping. Statewide…

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