Missouri TV Markets and Sizes
Missouri Has a Long History of Groundbreaking TV Moments Missouri TV Markets are defined by several Designated Market Areas (DMAs), ranging from major metropolitan hubs to smaller regional markets. Based on the 2025–2026 Nielsen rankings, here are the primary TV markets located within or significantly covering the state: Shockingly, only one TV market has climbed…
The Missouri Trifectas: 5 Players Who Lived the “Show Me State” Dream
As we begin another Major League Baseball season, it’s the perfect time to look back at a rare feat in Missouri sports history. While the I-70 series usually divides the state into Red and Blue, a select group of athletes has managed to bridge that gap. We will this select group of players the Missouri…
Arch Madness: The Very First AP College Basketball Poll had St. Louis University at #1
March Madness is upon us. Many of the historical heavyweights are once again the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, along with two Missouri colleges. And so this is a good time to look back at that very first AP Men’s College Basketball Poll, released on January 18, 1949. It featured a mix of modern blue bloods…
The Missouri County That Became Its Own Sovereign Nation
The Great McDonald Territory Secession A Missouri county revolts and sets up another Civil War in Missouri. It sounds like the setup for a tall tale. But in 1961, the residents of McDonald County were so fed up with being ignored by the state government that they decided to do the unthinkable: they seceded. Yes,…
The World’s First Skyscraper: St. Louis’s Gift to the Modern Skyline
How The Red Brick Revolution Changed the World If you’ve ever looked up at the glass towers of Manhattan or Dubai and wondered where it all began, you don’t need a plane ticket—you just need a parking spot at 7th and Chestnut. That is where you will find the Wainwright Building. The Wainwright Building isn’t…
Own Your Own Deserted Town: Discover the Legend of Ongo, Missouri
A Deserted Village with a Wedding Chapel on 900 Acres for $10,500,000 Welcome to Ongo—a breathtaking 900-acre “Paradise Village” that feels less like a real estate listing and more like a hidden chapter of the American frontier. Established in 1925, back when mail arrived by horseback, this unincorporated and deserted Missouri town has been privately…
St. Patrick’s Day History and Festivities in Missouri
The Luck of the Irish Across the Show Me State Kansas City One of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the entire country takes place every year in the midtown area of Kansas City. We are talking about three-hours long, with dozens of elaborate floats, marching bands, and green as far as the eye…
Payne Stewart’s 1987 Masterclass at Bay Hill
The Golfer from Springfield Set A Record That Stands Nearly 40 Year Later The 1987 Arnold Palmer Invitational (then known as the Hertz Bay Hill Classic) was a historic year for the event, primarily because of a dominant, record-breaking performance by Missourian Payne Stewart. Yes, Bay Hill is full of history. But the tournament that…
How a Missourian Became America’s Largest Landowner: Inside His 2.7 Million-Acre Empire
For the Second Time in History, A Missourian is the Largest Landowner in the U.S. In 2026, Stan Kroenke officially became the largest private landowner in the United States. That’s pretty amazing a man from the small town of Mora. After graduation from Cole Camp High School, Kroenke went to Mizzou where he earned a…
Missouri’s Yellowstone Ranch: 164-Acre Luxury Equestrian Estate
Experience the pinnacle of equestrian excellence at Double Down Ranch. From its 18,000-square-foot master-crafted residence to a 60,000-square-foot climate-controlled arena—dubbed the finest in the world—this 164-acre Missouri estate is a rare masterpiece where rustic heritage meets world-class luxury.
Missouri Television History
Tuning In to the Show-Me State: A Deep Dive into Missouri’s TV Heritage Missouri’s television history is a story of “firsts.” From hosting one of the nation’s earliest stations to becoming a global hub for journalism training, the “Show Me State” has played a massive role in how Americans consume news and entertainment. 1. The…
Missouri’s 200-Year-Old Typo (That No One Wants to Fix)
Why The State Flag Has A Major Error Hidden In Plain Sight If you have ever sat through one of my “Missouri Legends” talks, you know I can get a bit… passionate. Today, I’m leaning into some (mostly) faux internet outrage because I’ve uncovered a historical glitch hiding in plain sight. I am genuinely baffled…
Best St. Louis Cardinals Teams of All Time
The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most storied franchises in baseball, with a history of winning that dates back to the late 19th century. Even with all that success, the team has only won more than 100 games 9 times (which is 3rd most behind the Yankees and Dodgers). Below are the top…
First Town in Missouri With Electricity
The Night Missouri Switched on the Lights: The Story of the “Electric City” When we think of the late 19th-century “Electric Revolution,” our minds usually go straight to the bustling streets of New York or the laboratories of Thomas Edison. But for Missourians, the true spark of innovation happened in a much more unexpected place:…
Missouri’s Famous NASCAR Drivers
4 Legendary Drivers and 3 Iconic Tracks Missouri has produced some of the most legendary names in NASCAR history, ranging from technical masters to “big event” specialists. Here is a breakdown of the biggest racers from the Show-Me State. 1. Rusty Wallace (Fenton/ Fox High) Rusty Wallace is the undisputed king of Missouri racing. Born…
The Biggest Cities in Missouri 125 Years Ago
In 1900, Missouri was the 5th Most Populous State In 1900, Missouri was a powerhouse of the American Midwest. This era marked the height of the “Gilded Age” influence on the state, with St. Louis preparing to host the 1904 World’s Fair and Olympics. Kansas City was also rapidly expanding as a major rail hub.…
Inside The $49 Million “Evergreen Crystal Palace”
One Of The Most Striking Homes in Missouri Sits on a Cliff Overlooking Table Rock Lake Perched 200 feet above the shimmering waters of Table Rock Lake sits a structure that defies convention. The Evergreen Crystal Palace (also known as the Evergreen Lake Estate) isn’t just a home; it’s a 28,000-square-foot architectural statement. Sprawling across…
Best Places to Live in Missouri
The Top Towns To Call Home in the Show Me State NOTE: After getting hundreds of messages about this story, I think it’s important to point out that I have lived in over 25 places in Missouri, so I am a bit of an expert on this topic. And I can tell you that there…
The History of Soulard Mardi Gras
From a House Party to a Phenomenon While New Orleans may hold the crown, St. Louis officially stakes its claim as the second-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. But before the corporate sponsorships and sea of beads, the festivities in the historic Soulard neighborhood began with a much humbler—and slightly more impromptu—spark. 1980:…
19 Missouri Postcards That Show Our History
These “paper snapshots” act as a visual timeline of the Show-Me State’s evolution. Missouri’s story isn’t just found in history books; it’s captured in the saturated colors and handwritten scrawl of vintage postcards. Early postcards highlight Missouri’s identity as the “Gateway to the West.” Images of bustling St. Louis levee fronts and steamships on the…
The Wealthiest Zip Codes in Missouri
What are the wealthiest cities in Missouri? When it comes to wealth in Missouri, the St. Louis “West County” corridor and specific enclaves in Kansas City consistently hold the top spots. In addition to the big city zips, one area of Lake of the Ozarks is also a hot spot for the rich and famous.…
Vehicles Made in Missouri: Past & Present
From Corvette to El Camino to F-150: The History of Auto Manufacturing in Missouri Missouri has a deep-rooted history in automotive manufacturing. At one point, the Show Me State ranked second only to Detroit in production volume. Back in the day, St. Louis was a total car town. It didn’t just have one “Auto Row”—it…
Coldest Days in Missouri History
The Lowest Temperatures Ever Recorded in the Show Me State Missouri’s past is peppered with deep freezes that would make even Truman the Tiger reach for a wool scarf. In a strange twist of geographic irony, the state’s coldest day on record occurred in the same town that holds the record for the hottest: Warsaw.…
St. Louis City vs. County: The Nasty History of the 1876 Divorce
The Nasty Split — That Has Gotten Nastier Over The Years The idea of separating the city of St. Louis from St. Louis County was officially decided on August 22, 1876. Ironically, the reasons used to justify the “Great Divorce” are the same reasons many believe the two should get back together today. St. Louis…
11 Oldest Settlements in Missouri Every History Buff Needs to See
Step Back in Time: The Oldest Towns in Missouri to Visit Today Rank City Founding Date 1. Sainte Genevieve 1735 2. St. Louis 1764 3. St. Charles 1769 4. New Madrid 1778 5. Florissant 1786 6. Herculaneum 1808 7. Jackson 1814 8. Franklin 1816 9t. Boonville 1817 9t. Clarksville 1817 9t. Marthasville (La Charrette) 1817…
Missouri’s Borrowed City Names
Athens, Amsterdam, Monterey, Paris, and Versailles. I know exactly what you are thinking. Yes, those are some of the most picturesque places in Missouri. Let’s face it, the world has been around a lot longer than Missouri has been a state, so we were at a disadvantage when it came to naming cities and towns…
Historic Missouri Church For Sale
This landmark dates back a century and was the home of a future pope for a time If you are in the market for a large home — then how about a massive church? The property includes the Immaculate Conception Church and former rectory for $1.8-million. It’s between Compton Heights and Lafayette Square in what…
Missouri’s President for a Day: David Rice Atchison
Senator David Rice Atchison may have been the United States President for 24-hours. The official US records beg to differ. (Atchison) “…was on Sunday, by virtue of his office, President of the United States—for one day!” Alexandria Gazette, 1849 Long before Harry S Truman became President, Missouri did have another man that could lay claim…
Kansas City Chiefs History
The Chiefs weren’t always in Missouri, but their legacy certainly is The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the National Football League’s most storied franchises. Their roots predate the NFL–AFL merger and a legacy defined by continued success across multiple eras. The team announced a relocation to Kansas in 2025. The big question now is…
Missouri’s Railroad Museums
Missouri has a rich railroading history. In fact, there are several railroad museums across the state that showcase that history.
How Missouri Became More Than a Square
The Platte Purchase was so much bigger than it appears Missouri was supposed to be pretty much a square. But the bootheel and the Platte Purchase gave us the unusual shape we know today. It’s Hip To Be Square When our Founding Fathers started plotting out boundaries for states west of the Mississippi River, they…
Missouri Towns That Changed Their Names
Several Towns Across Missouri Decided that Change Is Good The one thing that is constant – is change. Over the course of Missouri’s 200-plus years, several towns have changed their names. It happens for a number of reasons such as: Here are some of the towns in Missouri that have changed names over the years.…
Missouri’s Historic Resorts and Hotels
Long before Lake of the Ozarks and Branson, this is where Missourians went on vacation There are dozens of historic resorts and hotels across Missouri that are a part of our legacy. Some of them still exist today. For many of us that grew up in Missouri, family vacations meant a trip to Lake of…
History of Lambert’s Cafe
The small Missouri restaurant that became a tourist attraction March 13th, 1942 was the opening day at the “Home of Throwed Rolls.” Lambert’s Cafe opened in Sikeston as a small cafe in southeast Missouri but expanded over the years to be more than just a restaurant. It is now a destination. Earl and Agnes Lambert…
Missouri License Plate history
Missouri has a long and storied history with motor vehicles. From Route 66 cutting through the Show Me State to the old Corvette plant in north St. Louis to the massive auto plants in Kansas City, we have always had a love affair with our cars. In fact, our history with autos goes so far…
The Missourian Who Was The Largest Landowner in America in 1900
Missourian John Sliker Bilby was the Land King John Sliker Bilby, Missouri’s Land Baron John Sliker Bilby was the real-life version of the John Dutton from the show Yellowstone – only bigger. Bilby was reportedly the largest landowner in America around 1900 with an estimated 1,000,000 acres spread across 15 states in the late 1800s…
Missouri’s Most Famous Doctors
The Intriguing Reasons Why Missouri Is A Leader in Medicine In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the state became an unlikely cradle of medical innovation. The state produced pioneers whose ideas, practices, and discoveries helped shape American healthcare. Many of them worked out of Missouri’s frontier conditions—where necessity, experimentation, and a blend of scientific…
The 100 Year 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 tradition that continues today. The Country Club Plaza Christmas Lights are just different. In fact, the Plaza in Kansas City is one of the most magical places in the entire state.…
Driving the “Genius Highway”
The Amazing History of Highway 36 in Northern Missouri It’s called the “Genius Highway” — and for good reason. Highway 36 across the northern part of Missouri is one of many great road trips across the state of Missouri to see our legendary people and places. The highway goes from Hannibal on the east to…
Mobile Phones Debuted in Missouri
1946: Car Phones debut in Missouri A Southwestern Bell worker testing mobile telephone service in St. Louis in 1946.Courtesy of AT&T Archives and History Center Here is a piece of history that may surprise you — for a number of reasons. Firstly, most people think that the invention of mobile phones happened in the 1980s.…
Missouri’s Unusual Town Names
How did Missouri towns get such unusual names? There are hundreds of cities, towns, villages and municipalities in the state of Missouri. Some are major metro areas like St. Louis and Kansas City. Many are tiny with populations in the teens. But one thing is certainly true about Missouri towns; they sure have some strange…
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 Missouri and Kansas rivers. Its key location had avital impact on westward migration during America’s early years while also helping the city…
Why St. Charles Became the Temporary Capital of Missouri
The “battle” between the two areas was alive and well in the 1800s, too. St. Louis leaders were seen as arrogant. They assumed that St. Louis would be the capital of Missouri because it was a wealthy and powerful city. But outstate leaders were wary of giving St. Louis more power and decided they were…
Red’s Giant Hamburg
Another Missouri First; The Drive-Thru Restaurant! There are some restaurants in Missouri where you “must” go if you want to consider yourself a well-rounded Missourian (and I mean well-rounded in a couple of ways!) Names like Lambert’s Café, Ted Drewes, Shakespeare’s Pizza, Top of the Rock, Arthur Bryant’s BBQ, and Charlie Gitto’s on the Hill…
Strange Names of Towns in Missouri
We certainly have some strange names of towns in Missouri! You can always tell when someone new moves to the Show Me State because they pronounce everything wrong. Take for example: But in addition to those names, there sure are some strange names of towns in Missouri, as well! Here are a few of the…