Missouri History
The stories that have made Missouri great
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The Enchanting History of Country Club Plaza Christmas Lights
Back in 1925, a string of lights at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City was lit. That small event paved the way for a Christmas tradition that continues today. The Christmas Light at…
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Osteopathic Medicine: A Historical Overview from Missouri
In 1874, Osteopathic Medicine was invented in the Show Me State Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, referred to as DOs, are common across the world today. This is due to a relatively new medical…
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Missouri Mormon History
The Tragic Story of Mormons in Missouri The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Missouri is more tragic than most people realize. The Mormon Church has a large…
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Brief History of the Missouri State Penitentiary
The Bloodiest 47 Acres in America The Missouri State Penitentiary was NOT a place you wanted to visit for the first 168 years of its existence. Now, the “Old State Pen” is a…
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Richest People in Missouri
Seven of the richest Americans call Missouri their home.
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Missouri Golf History
Which Course Was Really First? Missouri Golf History can be confusing. Yes, we have some of the best courses in the country. And we also have great moments in golf history that many…
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This Day in Missouri Baseball History: Royals Up to Bat
April 8th, 1969: The Kansas City Royals played their first-ever game. This day marked a significant moment for Kansas City which had been without a major league baseball team for two years after…
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The Slave-Owning Missourian Who Helped End Slavery
“…a slave-owning Missouri senator from a slave state was the co-author and co-sponsor of the bill that prohibited slavery in the United States.” Here is a story that changed the course of United…
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Kansas City “Day in History”
March 28, 1850: Kansas City is incorporated as a city. The largest city in the state of Missouri had humble beginnings but grew into a major metro area at the confluence of the…
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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 the country with a population that also lies in about the middle. But…
