Missouri’s Most Interesting Man: Henry Smith Pritchett

55 years ago

April 16, 1857: One of the nation’s “smartest and most interesting people” was born on a farm near Fayette. Henry…

The Mormon Extermination Order in Missouri: A Tragic History

55 years ago

The history of Mormons in Missouri Cold Missouri NightA painting by Joseph Brickey depicting the Mormon Extermination Order in Missouri…

Best Small Towns in Missouri

55 years ago

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Rocheport, Missouri There is nothing quite like a small town in Missouri. The beautiful scenery, slow pace…

Brief History of the Missouri State Penitentiary

55 years ago

The Bloodiest 47 Acres in America The Missouri State PenitentiaryCourtesy of Missouri Pen Tours Although the Missouri State Penitentiary was…

Missouri’s Richest: Billionaires with Local Connections

55 years ago

Several of the richest Americans call Missouri their home.

This Day in Missouri Baseball History: Royals Up to Bat

55 years ago

April 8th, 1969: The Kansas City Royals played their first-ever game. This day marked a significant moment for Kansas City…

This Day in Missouri History: Busch Stadium III Opens

55 years ago

On April 4th, 2006, Busch Stadium held its first game Busch Stadium III on April 4, 2006Courtesy of Fox Sports…

The History of when Springfield and North Springfield Merged

55 years ago

April 4th, 1887: Springfield and North Springfield become one city. Historic View of Commercial StreetPublic Domain There is a reason…

The Day Branson was Formed

55 years ago

April 1, 1912 - The City of Branson is Incorporated Historic Downtown Branson Branson has an amazing history that dates…

Brief History of the Missouri Compromise

55 years ago

The Missouri Compromise was a landmark agreement reached in 1820 in the United States Congress that attempted to resolve the…

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