Archer City in Archer County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
A Jesse James Hideout
(Located 2 Blocks East and 2 Blocks North)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 23, 2021
1. A Jesse James Hideout Marker
Inscription.
A Jesse James Hideout. (Located 2 Blocks East and 2 Blocks North). Jesse James, celebrated 1860s-82 Missouri outlaw, used to visit in Archer City in house built by Stone Land and Cattle Company for its manager, Allen H. Parmer (1848-1927), his Confederate comrade of the Civil War and husband of his sister Susan (1849-89). With Frank James, his brother and aide, the outlaw chief hid at the Parmers' when hunted for train and bank robberies or on other occasions., Jesse James was killed in 1882; Frank and his wife continued to visit at Parmer's house, which was later moved from original site. Parmer brought up a family of respected, upright citizens.
Jesse James, celebrated 1860s-82 Missouri outlaw, used to visit in Archer City in house built by Stone Land and Cattle Company for its manager, Allen H. Parmer (1848-1927), his Confederate comrade of the Civil War and husband of his sister Susan (1849-89). With Frank James, his brother and aide, the outlaw chief hid at the Parmers' when hunted for train and bank robberies or on other occasions.
Jesse James was killed in 1882; Frank and his wife continued to visit at Parmer's house, which was later moved from original site. Parmer brought up a family of respected, upright citizens.
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 44.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 33° 35.711′ N, 98° 37.535′ W. Marker is in Archer City, Texas, in Archer County. Marker is on South Center Street (State Highway 79), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 South Center Street, Archer City TX 76351, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
