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Missouri’s Historic Firsts
Landmark Moments By Missourians Missouri may not be one of the “first” states, but we certainly have our fair share of “Firsts.” Many things were done here first because we are located west…
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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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Brief History of Soulard
On February 10, 1841: Julia Soulard begins giving land to the City of St. Louis for use as a public market. The history of Soulard and the oldest public market west of the…
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Missouri’s President for a Day: David Rice Atchison
Senator David Rice Atchison may have been the United States President for 24-hours. The official US records beg to differ. (Atchison) “…was on Sunday, by virtue of his office, President of the United…
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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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Why is “Uncle Sam” Buried in Missouri?
He came to Missouri several times and died here in 1932 “Probably no globe trotter in history has ever achieved such celebrity as Frank S. Colburn.” -T.F. Matthews, Dayton Sunday Journal, 1917 Frank…
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Brief History of Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, Missouri, has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century. Here’s a brief overview: Early Settlement and Founding (1818-1821): Educational Hub: Civil War Influence (1861-1865): Post-Civil War Reconstruction: 20th…
