Missouri History

The stories that have made Missouri great

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…

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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…

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Missouri Mormon History

The Tragic Story of Mormons in Missouri Cold Missouri NightA painting by Joseph Brickey depicting the Mormon Extermination Order in…

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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 The Missouri State Penitentiary was NOT…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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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