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    Gasconade Bridge Train Disaster 

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    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

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    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…

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    Missouri’s Healing Springs:

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    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

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    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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    Former Pro Teams from Missouri

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    Missouri has had some of the most successful professional teams of all time. But the Show Me State has also lost numerous teams over the years.

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    Strange Names of Towns in Missouri

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    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 Places For High School Football in Missouri

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    Friday Night Lights in Show Me State are special. These are the best places for High School Football in Missouri

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    Best Hometowns in Missouri

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    What are the Best Hometowns in Missouri? Here are the three towns that made the national list in 2023.

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  • Missouri Town Histories,  MO Bloggin'

    Gascondy: The Resort Village That Disappeared

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    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 Gascondy Club history

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    Article by Missouri Historian, Lynn Morrow

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