Adair in Adair County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Site of the First Train Robbery in the West
November 4, 2023
1. Site of the First Train Robbery in the West Marker
Site of the first train robbery in the west committed by the notorious Jesse James and his gang of outlaws July 21, 1873
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Jesse James series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1873.
Location. 41° 29.864′ N, 94° 38.585′ W. Marker is in Adair, Iowa, in Adair County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street. Located in Melvin Memorial Park/Adair City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Adair IA 50002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Roll of Honor (a few steps from this marker); First Train Robbery in the West (approx. 2 miles away); Adair County Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 10 miles away); Women Pioneers Memorial (approx. 14.4 miles away); Prominent Pioneers Memorial (approx. 14.4 miles away); Howe & Olesen Building (approx. 16.3 miles away); The Heaton Block (approx. 16.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 16.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adair.
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2. Site of the First Train Robbery in the West Marker
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3. Site of the First Train Robbery in the West Marker
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4. Site of the First Train Robbery in the West Marker
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5. Blue Star Memorial Marker, nearby
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6. 1972 Centennial Capsule, nearby
"Open in 2072"
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7. 1997 Time Capsule, nearby
"Open in 2097
Donated by Winterset Monument and Calvin Heater"
Donated by Winterset Monument and Calvin Heater"
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2023. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 16, 2023. 7. submitted on November 17, 2023.
