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The Namesake for Raytown

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

55 years ago

Sara Evans Hits #1

January 17, 2001: “Born to Fly” hits number one for Sara Evans. Sara Evans was on top of the charts…

55 years ago

Mobile Phones Debuted in Missouri

1946: Mobile Car Phones made their nationwide debut in Missouri A Southwestern Bell worker testing mobile telephone service in St.…

55 years ago

Missouri’s Wine Growing Regions

Missouri Wine CountryCourtesy of MissouriWine.org In Missouri, there are five recognized American Viticultural Areas (AVA). In fact, Missouri is home…

55 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…

55 years ago

How Missouri Saved the Wine Industry

California and France have Missouri to Thank For Their Wine Industries Missouri's official state grape, the Norton Missouri's wine industry…

55 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…

55 years ago

Stuart Castle

This may be the most bizarre home in Missouri Stuart Castle near Eureka Stuart Castle is unique. I had the…

55 years ago

The Largest Landowner in America in 1900

Missourian John Sliker Bilby was the Land King Land Baron John Sliker Bilby John Sliker Bilby, the Land Baron John…

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The Missouri Governor Who Committed Suicide

In 1844, a mental health breakdown killed the young Missouri Governor 47-year-old Missouri Governor Thomas Reynolds had a distinguished career…

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