James Brothers' House and Farm, Historic farmhouse in Kearney, Missouri

The James Brothers' House and Farm is a farmhouse in Kearney, Missouri, made up of a log structure from the early 1800s and a later wood addition that gives the building a T-shape. The property includes several outbuildings set on open farmland that surrounds the main house.

The house was built in the early 1800s and served as the family home for several generations. It became widely known as the birthplace of Jesse and Frank James, two brothers who became notorious outlaws in the years after the Civil War.

The house is open as a museum today, with rooms furnished to show daily life on a Missouri farm in the 1800s. Objects connected to cooking, sleeping, and farm work are displayed in their original setting, giving a clear picture of how the family spent their days.

The property is a short drive east of Kearney and is best reached by car. Visitors walk the grounds to see the buildings, so comfortable footwear is helpful since the terrain can be uneven in places.

The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and the protected boundary was enlarged in 1978. Clay County bought the property in 1974 and runs it as a house museum. The farm lies near Kearney in Clay County, Missouri.