How a Missourian Became America’s Largest Landowner: Inside His 2.7 Million-Acre Empire

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For the Second Time in History, A Missourian is the Largest Landowner in the U.S. Stan Kroenke on cover of…

16 Iconic Foods Invented in Missouri

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From Toasted Ravioli to 7-Up: A Guide to Missouri’s Culinary Firsts Missouri has a surprisingly deep resume of food and…

Tuscan Mansion Hidden in the Heart of St. Albans

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The Masterpiece at 1042 Wings Road Courtesy of Alyssa Suntrup/MARISBrokered by Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty In the rolling hills of…

10 Fastest Growing Cities in Missouri

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Several Missouri towns are booming! Most are in the suburbs outside of St. Louis and Kansas City. These are the…

Missouri’s Yellowstone Ranch: 164-Acre Luxury Equestrian Estate

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Experience the pinnacle of equestrian excellence at Double Down Ranch. From its 18,000-square-foot master-crafted residence to a 60,000-square-foot climate-controlled arena—dubbed…

Missouri Television History

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Tuning In to the Show-Me State: A Deep Dive into Missouri’s TV Heritage Missouri’s television history is a story of…

The Bloodiest 47 Acres: Visiting the “Haunted” Missouri State Penitentiary

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The Missouri State PenitentiaryCourtesy of Missouri Pen Tours For 168 years, the Missouri State Penitentiary was a place you’d do…

Missouri’s 200-Year-Old Typo (That No One Wants to Fix)

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Why The State Flag Has A Major Error Hidden In Plain Sight If you have ever sat through one of…

Best St. Louis Cardinals Teams of All Time

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The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most storied franchises in baseball, with a history of winning that dates…

First Town in Missouri With Electricity

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The Night Missouri Switched on the Lights: The Story of the "Electric City" Courtesy of City of Butler When we…

Missouri’s Famous NASCAR Drivers

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4 Legendary Drivers and 3 Iconic Tracks Missourians Jamie McMurray Wins the Daytona 500 in 2010Courtesy of Florida Times Union…

The Missouri Mansion That Lumber Built

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The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Corinthian Hall Corinthian Hall in Kansas City If you’re walking through the historic Northeast…

The Biggest Cities in Missouri 125 Years Ago

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In 1900, Missouri was the 5th Most Populous State St. Louis in 1906 In 1900, Missouri was a powerhouse of…

Inside The $49 Million “Evergreen Crystal Palace”

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One Of The Most Striking Homes in Missouri Sits on a Cliff Overlooking Table Rock Lake Perched 200 feet above…

Best Places to Live in Missouri

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The Top Towns To Call Home in the Show Me State NOTE: After getting hundreds of messages about this story,…

The History of Soulard Mardi Gras

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From a House Party to a Phenomenon Soulard Mardi Gras While New Orleans may hold the crown, St. Louis officially…

From Scandal to State Park: The Secret History of Echo Bluff

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Why Missouri’s Newest State Park Was Once a "Forbidden" Destination Echo Bluff State ParkCourtesy of Department of Natural Resources For…

Brief History of Soulard

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On February 10, 1841: Julia Soulard begins giving land to the City of St. Louis for use as a public…

Missourians in the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Several Missouri natives and residents are competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, with a heavy representation…

The Kansas City Castle in the Sky: A Look Inside Missouri’s Most Iconic Penthouse

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6100 ft² on the 32nd, 33rd, 34th, and 35th Floors of 909 Walnut for $4,750,000 Courtesy of David Sandvig, Keller…

19 Missouri Postcards That Show Our History

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These "paper snapshots" act as a visual timeline of the Show-Me State's evolution. Postcard of Horseshoe Bend Missouri’s story isn’t…

The Wealthiest Zip Codes in Missouri

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What are the wealthiest cities in Missouri? When it comes to wealth in Missouri, the St. Louis "West County" corridor…

Vehicles Made in Missouri: Past & Present

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From Corvette to El Camino to F-150: The History of Auto Manufacturing in Missouri Missouri has a deep-rooted history in…

Division Street: The Petty Reason Behind Springfield’s Most Famous Boundary

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April 4th, 1887: Springfield and North Springfield become one city. Historic View of Commercial StreetPublic Domain Ever wonder why Springfield’s…

Missouri’s White House: Inside the Gilded Age Grandeur of 25 Portland Place

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The Crown Jewel of St. Louis Architecture Located in the prestigious Central West End, 25 Portland Place is a crown…

Inside the Rivercene Mansion: Mid-Missouri’s “Second Empire” Landmark

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The Rivercene Mansion: A Steamboat Captain’s Grand Legacy Rivercene Mansion in New Franklin near the Missouri River(Public Domain) Standing tall…

Coldest Days in Missouri History

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The Lowest Temperatures Ever Recorded in the Show Me State Missouri’s past is peppered with deep freezes that would make…

St. Louis City vs. County: The Nasty History of the 1876 Divorce

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The Nasty Split -- That Has Gotten Nastier Over The Years The idea of separating the city of St. Louis…

Best Places to Ski and Ice Skate in Missouri

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Here are the most fun locations to lace up the skis and the skates for some outdoor fun in the…

Biggest Snowfalls in Missouri History

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The biggest "Single Storm" totals in Show Me State History If you live anywhere in the state of Missouri, you…

Imperial Estate on the Missouri Bluffs

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Missouri’s Hidden European Estate: The Historic Imperial Mansion on the Mississippi 110 Overlook Court in Imperial, Missouri, is a historic…

11 Oldest Settlements in Missouri Every History Buff Needs to See

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Step Back in Time: The Oldest Towns in Missouri to Visit Today RankCityFounding Date1.Sainte Genevieve17352.St. Louis17643.St. Charles17694.New Madrid17785.Florissant17866.Herculaneum18087.Jackson18148.Franklin18169t.Boonville18179t.Clarksville18179t.Marthasville (La Charrette)1817…

The Missouri Mystery: Where Did The Phrase “The Show Me State” Come From?

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The Secrets Behind Our Motto There are two things you need to know about The Show Me State motto: It…

First Missouri Million Dollar Masterpiece

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The Very First "Million Dollar Masterpiece" I Profiled is Back on the Market... and Much More Expensive 1318 South Jones…

The Slave-Owning Missourian Who Helped End Slavery

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"...a slave-owning Missouri senator from a slave state was the co-author and co-sponsor of the bill that prohibited slavery in…

Missouri’s Gilded Age Mansion on the Bluffs

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Rockcliffe Mansion in Hannibal is one of the most stunning homes ever built in Missouri.

Missouri’s Borrowed City Names

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Athens, Amsterdam, Monterey, Paris, and Versailles. Road Signs in Europe. Or Missouri? I know exactly what you are thinking. Yes,…

Reality TV Stars from Missouri

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Missouri has had dozens of contestants in a variety of shows Why are there so many Reality TV Stars from…

Missouri’s Richest 2025: Billionaires with Local Connections

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Several of the richest Americans call Missouri their home.

Missourians in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Yes, there are a lot of Missourians in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. When the Rock and Roll…

Why Missouri Has a Bootheel

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The Political Deal That Shaped the State’s Southern Border Missouri wasn't supposed to have a bootheel. It wasn't planned to…

The Mormon Extermination Order in Missouri: A Tragic History

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The history of Mormons in Missouri Cold Missouri NightA painting by Joseph Brickey depicting the Mormon Extermination Order in Missouri…

Secret Missouri Castle Few Know Exists

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Kennett's Castle is high on a bluff with a setting fit for a king. Historical image of Selma Hall There…

Born in Missouri: The Origins of Osteopathic Medicine

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In 1874, Osteopathic Medicine was invented in the Show Me State Osteopathic Medicine is one of the fastest growing medical…

Historic Missouri Church For Sale

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This landmark dates back a century and was the home of a future pope for a time If you are…

How Missouri Saved the World’s Wine Industry

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California and France have Missouri to thank for their famous wine industries Missouri's official state grape, the Norton Missouri's wine…

Missouri’s President for a Day: David Rice Atchison

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Senator David Rice Atchison may have been the United States President for 24-hours. The official US records beg to differ.…

St. Louis’ Most Exclusive Neighborhoods

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Missouri Mansions Series Westmoreland and Portland Place are two historic private streets located in St. Louis. These streets are known…

Stunning Estate on the Bluffs in Missouri

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Missouri Mansions Series The Nims Mansion at Bee Tree Park in St. Louis County The Nims Mansion is located along…

Imperial Estate along the Mississippi River

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Missouri Mansions Series 525 Ticino Drive is a historic estate situated on approximately 121 acres overlooking the Mississippi River near…

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