Former Site of Red Crown Tavern And Tourist Cabins - Kansas City, MO
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bluesnote
N 39° 18.744 W 094° 40.960
15S E 354933 N 4352795
In Tribute to the Lawmen of the famous shootout that happened on this site with Bonnie and Clyde in 1933.
Waymark Code: WMP99X
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2015
Views: 8
The marker says, "In 1931 Emmett Breen built Red Crown Tavern and Tourist Cabins west of here. On July 19, 1933 Platte County Sheriff Hold Coffey led a coalition of lawmen from the Platte County Sheriff's Office, Missouri Highway Patrol and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in an attempt to capture fugitives Bonnie and Clyde. Bonnie Parker, Clyde Barrow, Buck Barrow, Blanch Barrow and W. D. Jones has rented the two cabins. Thirteen lawmen surrounded them but the gang shot their way out and escaped. Buck Barrow was mortally wounded and Blanche's eyes were injured. Sheriff Corey and two locals were also wounded. In Tribute to the Lawmen."
List if there are any visiting hours:
24/7
Entrance fees (if it applies):
0
Type of memorial: Plaque
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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