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Cole Hamels Mansion
A massive mansion that was built by former MLB All-Star pitcher Cole Hamels and his wife Heidi Strobel is now on the market for $14.5 million. The home sits high on a bluff…
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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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The Enchanting 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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“US Fidelis Mansion” in Lake St. Louis
The US Fidelis Mansion is a 40,000 square foot European-inspired home outside of St. Louis. It sits on nearly 7 acres of lakefront property in Lake St. Louis. When you see it from…
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Osteopathic Medicine: A Historical Overview from Missouri
In 1874, Osteopathic Medicine was invented in the Show Me State Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, referred to as DOs, are common across the world today. This is due to a relatively new medical…
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Henry Smith Pritchett: Missouri’s Most Interesting Man
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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The Mormon Extermination Order in Missouri: A Tragic History
The history of Mormons in Missouri The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Missouri is more tragic than most people realize. The Mormon Church has a large presence…
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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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Brief History of the Missouri State Penitentiary
The Bloodiest 47 Acres in America Although the Missouri State Penitentiary was NOT a place you wanted to visit for the first 168 years of its existence, the “old state pen” now is…
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Missouri’s Richest: Billionaires with Local Connections
Several of the richest Americans call Missouri their home.
