Jesse James and his notorious gang of outlaws staged the world's first robbery of a moving train the evening of July 21, 1873, a mile and a half west of Adair, Iowa. A locomotive wheel which bears a plaque with the inscription: "Site of the first train robbery in the west, committed by the notorious Jesse James and his gang of outlaws July 21, 1873" was erected by the Rock Island Railroad in 1954 - now part of the Jesse James Historical site, managed by the Adair County Conservation Board. The Adair CCB manages 8 parks, wildlife areas and historic sites totalling 853 acres! For additional information about recreation areas and facilities of the Adair County Conservation Board - please visit them via the following connections:
ADAIR COUNTY CONSERVATION:
705 NE 6th, Suite A
Greenfield, IA 50849-9549
(641) 743-6450
EMAIL: Contact Adair CCB
WEBSITE: Go to more Info. about Adair CCB on the Web
Activities in Adair CountyOne of the areas in Adair County is Lake Orient - located one mile west of Orient, Iowa, at 3103 Orange Avenue. This 22-acre lake offers fishing, camping with electricity, shelter houses, a playground, Frisbee golf, horseshoes, and a walking trail. Orient Lake provides recreation for visitors of all ages.
Facilities in Adair CountyFacilities available in the Adair County Park system include:
- Modern and non-modern campsites
- Free open shelters
- Hiking trails
- Swimming beach (Mormon Trail Park)
Interactive Adair County Parks Map
Click on an item below to view each parks information.
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