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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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Hunter-Dawson House
Missouri Mansions Series: The Hunter-Dawson Mansion is a historic antebellum home located in New Madrid, Missouri. The massive home was built in the 1850s and is a well-preserved example of Southern plantation-style architecture.…
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Best Public Golf Courses in Missouri
Missouri has nearly 400 golf courses across the state as of 2024. That includes approximately 200 public, 68 municipal courses, and nearly 100 private courses. The Show Me State has such a variety…
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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 it’s location along major highways and the Mississippi River. It is also the…
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Explore the Missouri State Capitol: A Tour of History
The Magnificent State Capitol on the banks of the Missouri River There are some tours that you want to do by yourself and others that are done best with guidance. When it comes…
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Best Small Towns in Missouri
There is nothing quite like a small town in Missouri. The beautiful scenery, slow pace of life, and wonderful people all make our small towns some of the best in the country. But…
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This Day in Missouri Baseball History: Royals Up to Bat
April 8th, 1969: The Kansas City Royals played their first-ever game. This day marked a significant moment for Kansas City which had been without a major league baseball team for two years after…
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This Day in Missouri History: Busch Stadium III Opens
On April 4th, 2006, Busch Stadium held its first game The first game in the new stadium in downtown St. Louis showcased the Cardinals’ minor league affiliates in an exhibition game. The Memphis…
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The Day Branson was Formed
April 1, 1912 – The City of Branson is Incorporated Branson has an amazing history that dates back further than most people realize. The town was a long-established village along the banks of…
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Kansas City “Day in History”
March 28, 1850: Kansas City is incorporated as a city. The largest city in the state of Missouri had humble beginnings but grew into a major metro area at the confluence of 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 rich history that has shaped its identity as a popular tourist destination. Here…
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Route 66 History in Missouri
March 15, 1931: Celebrations in Missouri as the final section of Route 66 is paved. It was a big party in downtown Rolla as an estimated 8,000 people turned out to commemorate the…
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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 foot in Missouri. 1719: Mining for lead and silver in the Mine La…
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The Missouri State Seal and Flag
In my opinion, the Missouri State Seal and Flag need to be fixed. If you have ever heard one of my “Missouri Legends” speeches, then you know why. (Actually, I’m not really upset…
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Race Car Drivers From Missouri
From NASCAR to Indy Cars and everything in between, here are the top race car drivers from Missouri Missouri has a long history with auto racing and an intense love affair with our…
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Brief History of Negro National Leagues
February 13, 1920: The Negro National League is formed in Kansas City. A meeting at the Paseo YMCA led by Rube Foster set the stage for a new baseball league that changed the…
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Brief History of Arrow Rock
1829 Philadelphia (Arrow Rock) Established Long before Missouri was a state, a landmark along the Missouri River known as Arrow Rock was a guide for generations of Native Americans and early European explorers.…
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Nelly’s Big Moment
February 1, 2004 Nelly performs at Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show. Cornell Hanes, Jr., aka Nelly, was on top of the world in the early 2000s after the success of his albums Country…
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The First Female Mayor in Missouri
1921: The citizens of St. James elect the first female mayor in the state. Two years after women in Missouri were finally allowed to vote, the first female mayor in Missouri history was…
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Powell Hall History
January 24, 1968: Powell Hall converts from a movie theater to a Symphony Hall. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra played its first-ever concert the night after the legendary theater was re-opened as a…
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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 the bustling town on the outskirts of Kansas City that was named in…
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Sara Evans Hits #1
January 17, 2001: “Born to Fly” hits number one for Sara Evans. Sara Evans was on top of the charts and on top of the world back in 2001. The former Columbia residents…
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Missouri’s Wine Growing Regions
In Missouri, there are five recognized American Viticultural Areas (AVA). In fact, Missouri is home to the country’s first AVA, according to the Missouri Wine website. These are regions established by the Alcohol…
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History of Missouri Wines
Missouri wines are getting more famous. But this overnight success story dates back to the 1830s. This is part 1 of a 3 part story on Missouri’s Wine Country. Click for Part 2…
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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 arrogant. They assumed that St. Louis would be the capital of Missouri because…
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A Little Bit of Kirkwood History
Kirkwood was the First Planned Suburban Community West of the Mississippi River Kirkwood is one of the most idyllic towns in the entire state of Missouri. It is like something out of a…
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Grant Wistrom Wins Lombardi Award
On December 11, 1997, Grant Wistrom wins the Lombardi Award as the nation’s top collegiate lineman. The Webb City native played college football at Nebraska from 1994 – 1997 where h won three…
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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
December 11, 1933: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art opened in Kansas City 2023 Marked the 90th anniversary of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art which helped put the Kansas City arts scene on the…
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Mizzou v. Illinois: Braggin’ Rights
December 10, 1980: The first Braggin’ Rights basketball game. The first Braggin’ Rights game was held in St. Louis between the Mizzou Tigers and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. Although the teams…
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History: Branson Appears on 60 Minutes
On December 8, 1991, 60 Minutes put Branson in the national spotlight. “If are wondering ‘why Branson? ‘no one knows why.“ -60 Minutes Branson got national attention after a profile about the city…
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Biggest High Schools in Missouri
The biggest high schools in the state of Missouri in 2023-2024 as ranked by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Many of the districts are in growing suburban areas near St.…
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David Eckstein One-On-One
St. Louis Cardinals legend David Eckstein has one of the most amazing stories of any athlete you will ever meet. He performance in the 2006 World Series won him an MVP and made…
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Hunter Gary House in Kansas City
One of the most historically significant mansions in Kansas City is now one of the most expensive homes ever to hit the market in Missouri. It is now listed for $9,350,000. “The Hunter…
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Astronauts from Missouri
Missourians have always had their eyes to the skies. Even the most famous telescope of all time, the Hubble Space Telescope, is named after a Missourian, Edwin Hubble of Marshfield. Some of our…
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Hall Brook Farms
Missouri Mansions Series The Hall Brook Farms mansion east of Joplin is one of the biggest homes in the state of Missouri. It boasts more than 16,000 square feet, but the size is…
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Jones Mansion in Ladue
The massive mansion in Ladue known as the Chateau Deux Sources is one of the biggest homes in the state of Missouri. The residence boasts more than 30,000-square feet of living space on…
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Furminator House
Missouri Mansions Series 1705 N. Woodlawn Avenue, Ladue The town of Ladue in St. Louis County is known as one of the wealthiest towns in the United States. Many of the homes are…
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Current NHL Players from Missouri (2023-24)
Missouri hasn’t had a long history of producing professional hockey players until recently. And now, some of the best in the league are from the Show Me State. Part of the reason for…
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Missouri’s Small Town Mansions
We have all seen images of the massive mansion in Missouri’s largest cities. But there are magnificent homes and estates all across the Show Me State. Here are some of the amazing mansions…
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The “Other” Great St. Louis Bank Robbery
Where is the stolen $847,000? This is a piece of Missouri history that still is not solved. On October 23rd, 1992, nearly $1,000,000 was stolen from a bank in St. Louis. Neither the…
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Current NBA Players From Missouri High Schools
Missouri has produced several talented NBA players over the past few decades. Current players like Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal are some of the best in the league, while coaches like Tyron Lue…
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Why Missouri is the “Cave State”
There are over 7,500 caves within Missouri, according to the Department of Natural Resources, giving us the moniker of “the Cave State.” This number makes Missouri one of the most cave-rich states in…
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Red’s Giant Hamburg
Another Missouri First; The Drive-Thru Restaurant! There are some restaurants in Missouri where you “must” go if you want to consider yourself a well-rounded Missourian (and I mean well-rounded in a couple of…
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Current NFL Players from Missouri (2023-24)
The Show Me State has a long history of producing great NFL talent. Names like Trent Green, Grant Wistrom, Jeremy Maclin, Tony Galbreath, and Andy Russell all grew up right here in Missouri.…
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Most Haunted Places in Missouri
Some people believe in ghosts, others are skeptical. So finding the most haunted places in Missouri can be a difficult task, because believers of the paranormal believe they know where the most haunted…
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The Missouri Trifectas
In honor of the final weekend of the 2023 Major League Baseball season, I present the Missouri Trifectas. There have only been about 100 players who played for both the St. Louis Cardinals…
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Supermodels from Missouri
When it comes to fashion, most people don’t immediately think about the Show Me State. But when you look at Missouri’s history, you soon realize we have an high number of fashion icons…
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Missouri’s Best High Schools for Sports
Here are Missouri’s Best High Schools for Sports in 2023-24, based on data from Niche. The rankings include a number of factors, including: School City Classification 1. CBC – Christian Brothers College High…
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Missouri Towns Under the Lakes
Missouri's lakes are some of the most beautiful in the world. But beneath the calm waters are dozens of Missouri towns under the lakes.
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Gasconade Bridge Train Disaster
The Trip A tragic incident took place on the railway line in Gasconade, Missouri, on November 1, 1855, as a trip of celebration turned into a disastrous crash. It’s known as the “Gasconade…
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Best High Schools In Missouri
A news ranking by U.S. News and World Report shows the best high schools in Missouri in 2023. They actually rank the entire country, but these are the ranking broken down by the…
