Missouri Town Histories

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…

56 years ago

Missouri S&T History

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

56 years ago

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…

56 years ago

The Namesake for Raytown

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

56 years ago

History of Missouri Wines

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

56 years ago

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…

56 years ago

Brief History of St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. Here’s a brief overview of the history of…

56 years ago

Brief History of University of Missouri-Columbia

The Flagship Campus of the University of Missouri System The University of Missouri, located in Columbia, commonly known as Mizzou,…

56 years ago

A Little Bit of Kirkwood History

Kirkwood was the First Planned Suburban Community West of the Mississippi River Downtown Kirkwood, MissouriCourtesy: City of Kirkwood Kirkwood is…

56 years ago

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