MO Bloggin'
The Missouri history stories that you won't find in many places. Our research has taken us to all parts of the state to find these Show Me State Legends.
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Gascondy: The Resort Village That Disappeared
The village known as Gascondy used to attract wealthy Missourians to a bluff near Belle. The historic town is now extinct.
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The Gascondy Club history
Article by Missouri Historian, Lynn Morrow
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The Mississippi River Monster
It was August 19, 1877 and reports of a “sea serpent” were echoing across the frontier town of St. Louis. This Mississippi River Monster was reportedly spotted in the Mississippi River by several…
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Oldest Counties in Missouri
Top 10 Oldest Counties in Missouri Top 10 Oldest Counties in Missouri(Note: The Top 5 were the Original 5 Counties in Missouri) County Date New Madrid County 1812 Cape Girardeau County 1812 Saint…
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Airports in Missouri
We are all familiar with the big airports in Missouri, but here is the list of all the airports across the Show Me State.
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Brief History of Springfield
Springfield, Missouri, is a city located in the southwestern part of the state. It is the third-largest city in Missouri and serves as the county seat of Greene County. Here’s a brief overview…
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Biggest Cities in Missouri
The list of biggest cities in Missouri in 2021.
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Driving the “Genius Highway”
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…
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Brief History of the Lake of the Ozarks
The history of Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks.
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Tallest Skyscrapers in Missouri
Missouri is home to several notable tall structures, including monuments and office buildings. Here are some of the tallest skyscrapers in Missouri: Skyscraper City Height (feet) One Kansas City Place Kansas City 624…
