Of all the history in Missouri, I cannot think of any one figure that is more of an enigma than Jesse James. Depending on who you're talking to, he's either a villain, outlaw or hero. The truth is somewhere in between. There is a new walkthrough of his life showing his farm, the home he was assassinated in and his very controversial grave sites.
There are few historical figures with a more complicated life than Jesse James. History considers him an outlaw while many in Missouri still consider him a hero to this day. You can take a virtual walk through his real Kearney, Missouri farm to learn more about this controversial man.
Things are done differently in Missouri and I do mean that as a compliment. Exhibit A is a new Ring doorbell camera video that reveals two T-Rexes playing in the snow in Kearney. Yes, really.
History tells us that Missouri's Jesse James spent almost half of his life as an outlaw and during that time amassed a fortune in gold. Where did he hide it? There are new clues that have surfaced that point to some possibilities.
No matter whether you consider Jesse James a hero or villain, there's no denying he lived one of the most colorful lives in American history. You can view much of that at Jesse James birthplace and farm in Kearney, Missouri.