Near New Johnsonville in Humphreys County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Jesse James
Photographed By Ken Smith, August 6, 2011
1. Jesse James Marker
In August 1877, Jesse James, the notorious outlaw, moved to this site from Missouri and rented a farm from N.B. Link. Using the assumed name of J.D. Howard, he engaged in farming and horse racing. He entered one of his horses, Red Fox, in local races and won several competitions. While living here, his wife, Zee, gave birth to twin boys, Gould and Montgomery, who lived only a few days and were buried on this site. In 1879, Jesse and his family moved to Nashville.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3E 21.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Jesse James, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 36° 0.269′ N, 87° 55.886′ W. Marker is near New Johnsonville, Tennessee, in Humphreys County. Marker is on Old State Route 1 (County Highway 927) 0.2 miles south of Crockett
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pisgah United Methodist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Battle of Johnsonville (approx. 2.1 miles away); Old Johnsonville Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Crockett Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); The Turntable (approx. 4.1 miles away); Building the Upper Redoubt (approx. 4.1 miles away); Old Johnsonville (approx. 4.2 miles away); Garrison Troops (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Johnsonville.
Additional keywords. outlaws and renegades
Photographed By Ken Smith, August 6, 2011
2. Sign pointing toward graves
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3. Path to graves
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4. Gravesite
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5. Jesse James' twin boys grave marker
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6. Gould and Monty
B1878 D1878
Photographed By Ken Smith, August 6, 2011
7. James
Twin sons of Jesse & Zee James
Born and died 1878
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,596 times since then and 219 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 13, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
