Near Roscoe in St. Clair County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
March 17, 1874
Gun Battle at Roscoe
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones
1. March 17, 1874 Marker
The reputed outlaws, John Younger and his brother James Younger thought a gun battle with detectives JAmes Wright and Louis J. Lull (alias Allen). L.B. Daniels acted as a local guide for Wright and Lull.
The battle was fought about 1/4 mile east of here on March 17th, 1874. In the fight, John Younger and E.B. Daniels were killed. Detective Lull was severely wounded and taken to Roscoe for treatment where, by later reports, he either died or pretended death to escape from the rest of the Youngers. Detective Wright disappeared.
The Youngers were natives of the area, frequenting Roscoe. The detectives were Pinkerton agents out of Chicago whose mission it was to capture the Youngers and their cousins, the James Brothers.
Erected 1989 by The Roscoe Community Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1874.
Location. 38° 0.985′ N, 93° 48.911′ W. Marker is near Roscoe, Missouri, in St. Clair County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway E and Southwest 50 Road, on the right when traveling south on State Highway E. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Highway E, Osceola MO 64776, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2024. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on April 21, 2024. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
