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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Missouri’s Healing Springs:
Most people may not realize this, but Missouri has been on the forefront of “alternative” health for more than 100 years. Osteopathic Medicine was developed in Kirksville but Dr. Andrew Taylor Still as…
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Missouri Colleges and Universities with Highest ACT Scores
Here is the list of Missouri Colleges and Universities with the Highest ACT Scores according to Prep Scholar in 2023. Washington University — 34 Missouri S&T — 28 Saint Louis University — 28…
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Strange Names of Towns in Missouri
We certainly have some strange names of towns in Missouri! You can always tell when someone new moves to the Show Me State because they pronounce everything wrong. Take for example: But in…
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Best Hometowns in Missouri
What are the Best Hometowns in Missouri? Here are the three towns that made the national list in 2023.
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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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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…
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Missourians in the NBA
Missouri high schools have produced an amazing number of professional athletes, especially in the last few years. There have always been a large number of baseball players from the Show Me State, but…
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Who is a Missourian supposed to root for in NCAA Tournament?
The state of Missouri once again has zero basketball teams in this year’s March Madness, so you may be at a loss for who to root for. If you are a true Missouri…
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Largest Colleges and Universities in Missouri
The largest colleges and universities in Missouri based on overall enrollment.
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Tallest Skyscrapers in Missouri
A list of the tallest skyscrapers in the state of Missouri Note: The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is 630 ft tall
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Top 10 Biggest Counties in Missouri (by size)
A list of the biggest counties (by size) in the state of Missouri.
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Top 10 Counties for Median Income in Missouri
The top counties in Missouri for median income are clustered around our major metro areas.
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Missourians in MLB 2019
More than a dozen players from Missouri are currently in Major League Baseball. Here are some of the baseball players from the Show Me State making it big in the Big Leagues of…
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Pensmore Mansion
Missouri Mansions Series The Castle In the Ozark Mountains The Pensmore Mansion is the biggest home in Missouri, although the massive structure has never actually been completed. It’s located in the Ozark Hills…
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Top 10 Least Populated Counties in Missouri
A list of the least populated Missouri counties. Many of these are in northern Missouri, where population has been dwindling.
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Oldest Counties in Missouri
The oldest counties in Missouri are generally those that were established when Missouri was still part of the Louisiana Territory before it became a state. In fact, all 13 counties listed below are…
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10 Most Populated Counties in Missouri
Here are the 10 Most Populated Counties in Missouri from the 2020 Census.
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Biggest Lakes in Missouri
The Biggest Lakes in Missouri (by acreage) Missouri is home to numerous lakes, both natural and artificial. In fact, there are over 6,000 bodies of water across the state. These range from small…
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Largest Colleges in Missouri
1 University of Missouri-Columbia 38,022 2 Saint Louis Community Colleges …
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Tallest Skyscrapers in Missouri
Missouri love affair with skyscrapers began with the construction of the Wainwright Building in downtown St. Louis. The 10-story skyscraper was completed in 1891 and towered over the surrounding buildings. It was one…
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Mr. Show Me Basketball winners
The Mr. Show-Me Basketball award is presented annually by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association. The award recognizes the top male high school basketball player in Missouri. The award’s name reflects Missouri’s nickname, the…
