Liberty in Clay County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Jesse James Bank Museum

Clay County Historical Society Historical Landmark

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2013

1. Jesse James Bank Museum Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1858, only ante-bellum building remaining on the square. Originally housed a branch of the Farmer's Bank. Scene of first daylight robbery in 1866, supposedly by James-Younger gang. Restored to original appearance by Jack Wymore.

Bicentennial 1976

This property built in 1858
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of Interior
1993

Erected 1976 by Clay County Historical Society and Clay County Area Retired Teachers Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Jesse James, and the Missouri, Clay County Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 39° 14.821′ N, 94° 25.159′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Missouri, in Clay County. Marker is on Water Street north of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 North Water Street, Liberty MO 64068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of First Daylight Bank Hold Up in United States (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Lodge No. 49 I.O.O.F.

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(a few steps from this marker); Clay County African American Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Clay County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Liberty Tribune (about 300 feet away); Alexander W. Doniphan (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liberty.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Visiting the Jesse James Bank Museum in Liberty MO. Travel in Missouri website entry (Submitted on October 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Clay County Savings Association Building aka Jesse James Bank Museum Building. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on August 29, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Jesse James Bank Museum Marker Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2013

2. Jesse James Bank Museum Marker Detail

Jesse James Bank Museum NRHP Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2013

3. Jesse James Bank Museum NRHP Marker

Jesse James Bank Museum and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2013

4. Jesse James Bank Museum and Markers

Jesse James Bank Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 28, 2015

5. Jesse James Bank Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 701 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on November 7, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.