Missouri Town Histories

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 Joplin

Joplin, Missouri, is a city in the southwestern part of the state with a rich history tied to mining, transportation,…

56 years ago

Brief History of Cape Girardeau

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a city with a rich history. It is the economic hub of southeast Missouri due to…

56 years ago

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…

56 years ago

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 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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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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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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