Missouri City History

Missouri “Firsts”

Landmark Moments By Missourians Missouri may not be one of the "first" states, but we certainly have our fair share…

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Brief History of Arrow Rock

1829 Philadelphia (Arrow Rock) Established Village of Arrow RockCourtesy of Village of Arrow Rock Long before Missouri was a state,…

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Brief History of Soulard

On February 10, 1841: Julia Soulard begins giving land to the City of St. Louis for use as a public…

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Brief History of Columbia, Missouri

Columbia, Missouri, has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century. Here's a brief overview: Early Settlement…

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Brief History of Springfield, Missouri

1838: The "Queen City of the Ozarks" Started Small Historic Image of Commercial StreetPublic Domain Springfield began as a small…

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Missouri S&T History

On November 23, 1871, the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy opened in Rolla. It was one of the first…

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Brief History of Jefferson City

How Jefferson City Became the State Capital Jefferson City is the first and only city "created" to be the seat…

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Missouri Bootheel History

Why does Missouri have a Bootheel? Missouri wasn't supposed to have a bootheel. It wasn't planned to be this way…

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The Namesake for Raytown

January 18, 1808: William Ray is born. The name of William Ray may not be recognizable to most people, although…

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History of Missouri Wines

Missouri wines are getting more famous. But this overnight success story dates back to the 1830s. Missouri Wine CountryCourtesy of…

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