Stories of Famous Missourians.
"...a slave-owning Missouri senator from a slave state was the co-author and co-sponsor of the bill that prohibited slavery in…
Yes, there are a lot of Missourians in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. When the Rock and Roll…
April 16, 1857: One of the nation’s “smartest and most interesting people” was born on a farm near Fayette. Henry…
Several of the richest Americans call Missouri their home.
It's amazing how many things have been invented in Missouri. We are a relatively small state in the middle of…
Senator David Rice Atchison may have been the United States President for 24-hours. The official US records beg to differ.…
He came to Missouri several times and died here in 1932 "Probably no globe trotter in history has ever achieved…
1921: The citizens of St. James elect the first female mayor in the state. Mayme Hanrahan OusleyFirst Female Mayor in…
In 1844, a mental health breakdown killed the young Missouri Governor 47-year-old Missouri Governor Thomas Reynolds had a distinguished career…
Bernarr MacFadden would be a multi-media mogul today. The flamboyant man led the modern fitness movement, built resorts for wellness,…
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