A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

[bytheriver]

A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

While cruising around Missouri I saw a large tree with a strange shape and a farming implement nestled in its branches. Made a quick U-turn to get a closer look at this tree. This place spoke of years gone by as there were many 1800's artifacts scattered beyond the fence of the subterranean house.

There was a kindly gentleman who met me in the driveway. I asked him about the tree and its age, he said it has always been there and is very old. He also gave some history of the property. He opened up the locked gates and told me to go on yonder to look around and take pictures. He was proud to tell me the James boys played in this creek when they were very young boys. He also shared they are not what their legend makes them out to be....."they would just as soon shoot you as to talk to you".

Photos of the tree and creek as well as the field they played at. You can let your imagination spin and picture the James boys at play in this area.

Enjoy
BTR

 

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[bigfish31]

Re: A Missouri Creek

I like that tree and the great story.

 

[fossis]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

Interesting, thanks for sharing.

Fossis...............

 

[hollowpointred]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

that tree is really cool! i wonder how long it took for it to consume that farm implement like that? very cool.

 

[rammjäger]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

that tree is really cool! i wonder how long it took for it to consume that farm implement like that? very cool.

Sometimes it just happens.Look at this Museum item : a K98 stuck in a tree...

 

[bytheriver]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

Wow...I can only imagine...the McCoys were determined to hunt down the varmints, he took a very long nap, woke up 20 years later,

Thanks for posting this... a real winner!

River

 

[River Rat]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

Man, that's neat. I love old farm machinery & tools. The place sounds very interesting and potential area to detect...the guy let you in to take pics, how about metal detecting??

RR

 

[bytheriver]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

I haven't taken up metal detecting, but my brother gave me a kids MD for beginners. Found a quarter in my yard. Beginners luck!

My passion is searching the woods for Indian Bent Trees....please no naysayer remarks. I love finding these bent trees and any other strange looking tree.

My love for TT's (trail trees) has introduced me to a whole new world. This hobby of mine is a dream come true. I always loved a good adventure story.

Thanks

River

 

[tsgman]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

Great photo's and story, i just saw the new Jessie James movie with Brad Pitt. I liked it. Of course Pitt is from my hometown as well.

 

[E59]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

Awesome find! I went detecting around an old foundation last weekend and my father-in-law claims that the girl or woman who lived there was associated with Jesse James. I'm going to look into it this week when we get together to find out more. We live a coulple miles from the Missouri border. Can you share where these were taken? I'd like to know how close he was to the homestead that I search.

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

Thanks for sharing Very cool to walk in those footsteps with you...

 

[wesfrye53]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

The tree pic is even more interesting given the story! Thanks

 

[E59]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

Thanks BTR, I'm only a couple hours away from that place. Makes me think my father-in-law could be onto something.

 

[Mona Lisa]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

Thanks for taking the time to show us the pictures and share that great story with us.

I bet the man enjoyed chatting with you that day. You probably made his day!

 

[bytheriver]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

Yes, he had a great time sharing, and I had a wonderful time listening and learning. I am sure he has more tales to tell.

Glad you enjoyed the post.

BTR

 

[stevesno]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

Very cool pictures. I remember a story some time back that a metal detectorist found an item from a flooded cree in Missouri that was engraved and belonged to Cole Younger. I think that it was a spur but I might be mistaken....Steve

 

[RON (PA)]

Re: A Missouri Creek, Very Young Frank & Jessee Played Here

Great pics. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure that if the tree could talk, the stories that it would tell. That ground and river may yield some nice history.