He came to Missouri several times and died here in 1932 "Probably no globe trotter in history has ever achieved…
Columbia, Missouri, has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century. Here's a brief overview: Early Settlement…
1921: The citizens of St. James elect the first female mayor in the state. Mayme Hanrahan OusleyFirst Female Mayor in…
1838: The "Queen City of the Ozarks" Started Small Historic Image of Commercial StreetPublic Domain Springfield began as a small…
January 24, 1968: Powell Hall converts from a movie theater to a Symphony Hall. Interior of the hall The St.…
On November 23, 1871, the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy opened in Rolla. It was one of the first…
How Jefferson City Became the State Capital Jefferson City is the first and only city "created" to be the seat…
1837 - Missouri Annexes Northwestern Border with the Platte Purchase Map of Missouri Prior to Platte Purchase Prior to 1837,…
Why does Missouri have a Bootheel? Missouri wasn't supposed to have a bootheel. It wasn't planned to be this way…
January 18, 1808: William Ray is born. The name of William Ray may not be recognizable to most people, although…
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