Kearney, Missouri: Jesse James' Feather Duster of Death
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The James Farm
- Address:
- 21216 Jesse James Farm Rd, Kearney, MO
- Directions:
- The James Farm. I-35 exit 26. East on Hwy 92/6th St. for about two miles, then left on Jesse James Farm Rd. North one mile, then right on 164th St. for one mile.
- Hours:
- Daily 9 am - 4 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 816-628-6065
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Jesse James was not known as a homebody, but according to this attraction he was dusting his parlor when he was cut down by a coward's bullet.
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The Jesse James Farm is worth the detour. It has a lot of information on Jesse's life and his family, and a nice gift shop as well. Pretty much everyone can say that they are related to Jesse James -- my family included!
[Anna, 12/31/2014]
Our guide on the Jesse James Homestead tour was very informative and we enjoyed the stories. The museum had authentic belongings of the entire family. Gives a very good insight into the James family.
The grave of Jesse James is on Hwy. 92 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery; there are maps available at the homestead if you ask. It will be on the right. As you enter the cemetery, look west for two evergreen trees close together. The graves are by that.
[Debbie Clark, 12/15/2010]Clay County, MO, has opened the family homestead of Jesse and Frank James in Kearney for another season. The homestead has been a tourist attraction since the 1880's, when Jesse and Frank's mom led the tours....
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Jesse's replica grave is yet another nice touch at The James Farm. He was originally buried here before he was dug up and moved to a cemetery in town.