Missouri City History

Brief History Lessons About Missouri Cities

There is amazing history around our state, and here are the reasons why our cities are so amazing.

Best Small Towns in Missouri

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

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Brief History of the Missouri State Penitentiary

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

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The History of when Springfield and North Springfield Merged

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

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The Day Branson was Formed

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

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Kansas City “Day in History”

March 28, 1850: Kansas City is incorporated as a city. Historic Downtown Kansas CityPublic Domain The largest city in the…

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Brief History of Independence

Independence, Missouri, holds a significant place in American history, particularly in relation to westward expansion, the Oregon Trail, and the…

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Brief History of Branson

On April 1, 1912 the City of Branson was incorporated in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. It has a…

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Brief History of St. Joseph, Missouri

Much of what we think of as the “Wild West” traces its origins to St. Joseph. When you think of…

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Inventions from Missouri

It's amazing how many things have been invented in Missouri. We are a relatively small state in the middle of…

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Missouri History Timeline

Historical Events in Missouri History 1600-1800: Exploration and Colonization 1673: European explorers Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet first set…

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