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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Kansas City Chiefs History
The Chiefs weren’t always in Missouri, but their legacy certainly is The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the National Football League’s most storied franchises. Their roots predate the NFL–AFL merger and a…
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History of Ozark Air Lines
Jet service history is made in 1945 as Ozark Air Lines begins service. The first scheduled flights for Ozarks Air Lines shuttled passengers between Springfield and St. Louis with the goal of connecting…
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The Most Bizarre Castle in Missouri
Missouri Mansions Series: Stuart Castle near Eureka is amazing. But it’s also amazingly unusual. I had the chance to tour Stuart Castle on the bluffs overlooking Eureka several years ago. I quickly realized…
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La Charrette Mansion
Missouri Mansions Series St. Albans is one of the most beautiful communities in the state. It is perched on the bluffs and valleys in Franklin County right along the Missouri River. The village…
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Former Missouri Anchor Wins Survivor
Former KSDK Anchor defeated the field to win Survivor and $1,000,000 Savannah Louie has won it all. The former reporter and anchor at KSDK in St. Louis outlasted all the competitors on Survivor…
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Brief History of the Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was a landmark agreement reached in 1820 in the United States Congress that attempted to resolve the issue of slavery expansion into new territories. It was primarily concerned with the…
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Last Chance for Christmas: Personalized Missouri Christmas Gifts – 20% Off!
Need a Unique Gift for the Missouri Lover in Your Life? You can get a boring gift from the store, or get a Missourian something just for them. I have your personalized Missouri…
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Missouri’s Railroad Museums
Missouri has a rich railroading history. In fact, there are several railroad museums across the state that showcase that history.
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The Missouri Governor Who Committed Suicide
A mental health breakdown led to the death of the young Missouri Governor Missouri Governor Thomas Reynolds was a rising star in the world of politics in the mid-1800s. He already had a…
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How Missouri Became More Than a Square
The Platte Purchase was so much bigger than it appears Missouri was supposed to be pretty much a square. But the bootheel and the Platte Purchase gave us the unusual shape we know…
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Missouri Towns That Changed Their Names
Several Towns Across Missouri Decided that Change Is Good The one thing that is constant – is change. Over the course of Missouri’s 200-plus years, several towns have changed their names. It happens…
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Why is “Uncle Sam” Buried in Missouri?
He came to Missouri several times and died here in 1932 “Probably no globe trotter in history has ever achieved such celebrity as Frank S. Colburn.” -T.F. Matthews, Dayton Sunday Journal, 1917 Frank…
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Mizzou Football Coaching History
History of MIssouri football coaches.
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Missouri’s Historic Resorts and Hotels
Long before Lake of the Ozarks and Branson, this is where Missourians went on vacation There are dozens of historic resorts and hotels across Missouri that are a part of our legacy. Some…
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Missouri’s Famous Inventions
Thousands of patents have come from Missourians, but these are some of the most famous It’s amazing how many things have been invented in Missouri. We are a relatively small state in the…
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History of Lambert’s Cafe
The small Missouri restaurant that became a tourist attraction March 13th, 1942 was the opening day at the “Home of Throwed Rolls.” Lambert’s Cafe opened in Sikeston as a small cafe in southeast…
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Top 10 Biggest Cities in Missouri
Biggest Cities in Missouri by population (2024 census estimate vs 2000 census): Here are the top 10 Biggest Cities in Missouri from the most recent census numbers in 2024. As you can see,…
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Missouri’s Most Interesting Man: Henry Smith Pritchett
April 16, 1857: One of the nation’s “smartest and most interesting people” was born on a farm near Fayette. Henry Smith Pritchett is one of the most interesting people ever to come from…
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Missouri License Plate history
Missouri has a long and storied history with motor vehicles. From Route 66 cutting through the Show Me State to the old Corvette plant in north St. Louis to the massive auto plants…
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The Missourian Who Was The Largest Landowner in America in 1900
Missourian John Sliker Bilby was the Land King John Sliker Bilby, Missouri’s Land Baron John Sliker Bilby was the real-life version of the John Dutton from the show Yellowstone – only bigger. Bilby…
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Missouri’s Tower Rock Emerges
A “Once In A Lifetime” Experience, Four Years In A Row Tower Rock is one of Missouri’s most intriguing natural landmarks — steeped in history, legend, and dramatic scenery. And it is attracting…
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Missouri’s Most Famous Business Leaders
Some of the Biggest Names in Business are also Missouri Names Missouri has produced an unusually high number of business legends, and it isn’t a coincidence. The state’s mix of geography, culture, and…
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Missouri’s Most Famous Doctors
The Intriguing Reasons Why Missouri Is A Leader in Medicine In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the state became an unlikely cradle of medical innovation. The state produced pioneers whose ideas, practices,…
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Dewey Defeats Truman… The Full Missouri Story
November 2nd, 1948: Missourian Harry S Truman defeats Thomas E. Dewey for the U.S. presidency. We have all seen the iconic image of Harry S Truman holding up the Chicago Tribune newspaper with…
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The 100 Year 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 the way for a tradition that continues today. The Country Club Plaza Christmas…
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Primatara Mansion
Missouri Mansions Series The “Primatara Mansion” is a massive home north of Springfield surrounded by a 188 acre horse farm. The Federal-style home is owned by Prime Trucking founder Robert Low and has…
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Walt Disney Chooses Orlando over Missouri
November 22nd, 1963: The United States in in shock as President John F. Kennedy is shot and killed in Dallas. That was also the day that Walt Disney flew over a vacant piece…
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Gascondy: The Missouri Resort 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 Best Bowler of All Time
The Day Missourian Don Carter Became A Legend It was March 12th, 1958 and the air in St. Louis was a crisp 40 degrees. Bowler Don Carter and his teammates went to a…
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Driving the “Genius Highway”
The Amazing History of Highway 36 in Northern Missouri It’s called the “Genius Highway” — and for good reason. Highway 36 across the northern part of Missouri is one of many great road…
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Best Towns in Missouri For Christmas
Places in Missouri to get you in the Holiday Spirit Many of us yearn for a place that takes us back in time to a magical moment from our past. During the holiday,…
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Mobile Phones Debuted in Missouri
1946: Car Phones debut in Missouri A Southwestern Bell worker testing mobile telephone service in St. Louis in 1946.Courtesy of AT&T Archives and History Center Here is a piece of history that may…
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Missouri’s Unusual Town Names
How did Missouri towns get such unusual names? There are hundreds of cities, towns, villages and municipalities in the state of Missouri. Some are major metro areas like St. Louis and Kansas City.…
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Largest Homes in Missouri
Missouri Mansions Series Missouri isn’t usually the first place people think of when they imagine mega-mansions, but there are actually several reasons why large estates and “castle-style” homes are relatively common. And these…
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Missouri’s Most Unusual Homes
Missouri Mansions Series There are some homes in Missouri that you truly have to see to believe. Yes, it’s just another reason we call it the Show Me State. And it’s the reason…
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Little Talladega Mansion
Missouri Mansions Series There is an Airbnb in southern Missouri that is truly like none other. It’s called the Little Talladega – or The Drift Mansion – and yes, it has its own…
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Best Places For High School Football in Missouri
Friday Night Lights in Show Me State are special. These are the best places for High School Football in Missouri
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Vouziers Estate: A Glimpse into Missouri’s Gilded Age
Missouri Mansions Series Slideshow images are courtesy of The Charles Trefts Collection at The State Historical Society of Missouri. The Desloge Dynasty The story of the Desloge family is one of extraordinary wealth,…
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Carter Mansion in Carthage
Missouri Mansions Series The Carter Mansion in Carthage is a striking Victorian‑style estate built between 1893 and 1896 by Dr. John Addison Carter. Dr. Carter was a Civil War veteran and influential local…
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Brief History of Kimmswick
Discover the captivating history of Kimmswick, Missouri. A 19th-century river town that rose, fell, and revived into one of Missouri’s most charming historic gems.
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Bond Mansion
Missouri Mansions Series The Mansion The Bond Mansion is a beautiful Victorian-era home in Mexico, Missouri. The historic house is known for its grandeur and was considered one of the finest homes in…
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History of Ha Ha Tonka Castle
Missouri Mansions Series Ha Ha Tonka was a magnificent mansion on the bluffs that overlooked the Ozark Mountains near Camdenton, Missouri. But the ruins of the castle are just one part of this…
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Golf History in Missouri
Oldest Courses and Forgotten Moments Golf History in Missouri is fascinating. Yes, we have some of the best courses in the country. We also have great moments in golf history that many people…
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Best Waterfront Restaurants in Missouri – 2025
Missouri is home to some of the best restaurants in the most beautiful locations. We scoured the state, talked with food writers, and checked restaurant rankings from across the web to come up…
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Missouri’s Best Small High Schools – 2025
I grew up in a small town. (Feel free to sing along) My graduating class was around 60 students and we were 30 miles away from the nearest McDonalds. People who grew up…
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Brief History of Independence
Independence, Missouri, holds a significant place in American history, particularly in relation to westward expansion, the Oregon Trail, and the Mormon migration. It stated as a small outpost on the western frontier and…
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Mizzou Basketball’s Missouri Problem
First and foremost, I am a fan of All Things Missouri. I love everything about the state. That’s why I write so many history books and blog articles. But I get asked often…
