Jesse James Marker - Gads Hill, MO - Lions Clubs International Markers on Waymarking.com

County of marker: Wayne County
Location of marker: MO 49, Gads Hill
Marker erected by: Piedmont Lions Club
Marker text:

Gads Hill Train Robbery
JESSE JAMES
WITH FOUR MEMBERS
OF HIS BAND
CARRIED OUT THE
FIRST MISSOURI
TRAIN ROBBERY HERE
JANUARY 31, 1874.

Web site and news paper article to confirm: Southeast Missourian

"Gads Hill is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Missouri is located between two towns in Missouri — Des Arc and Piedmont. Named for the country home of Charles Dickens, it was established in 1872 by George W. Creath. The town's name was changed to Zeitonia in 1887, but reverted to Gads Hill in 1906.

At its small train station on the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway line, the first train-robbery in the state occurred on January 31, 1874. At 3:00 in the afternoon, the James-Younger gang boarded the train and proceeded to rob the passengers. While the exact amount was never certain, newspapers at the time estimated between $2,000 and $22,000 was stolen" ~ Wikipedia

Piedmont Lions Club
Tonya Mays
239 members
1401 N. Main Street, Piedmont, MO 63957
Dawna Keel
(573) 223-4000
Since 1952, the Piedmont Lions Club has served the community by providing eye care/glasses and treatment along with hearing care assistance for those in the area who cannot afford to provide for themselves. The club is charitable foundation with its own 501(c3) tax exempt code.

Street Address (if known): MO hwy 49 between Piedmont and Des Arc Gads Hill, MO USA Condition?: Very Good

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