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Brief History of Missouri
Prelude to Statehood Missouri’s official history as a state began to take shape in the early 1800s, but the true history dates back further than history books. This diverse geographic area, with plains…
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Most Expensive Colleges in Missouri
There are 67 colleges or universities in the state of Missouri. Many are 4-year public institutions, while a smaller number are 2-year programs or private colleges. Missouri boasts the first college west of…
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Biggest High Schools in Missouri
The biggest high schools in the state of Missouri in 2023-2024 as ranked by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Many of the districts are in growing suburban areas near St.…
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David Eckstein One-On-One
St. Louis Cardinals legend David Eckstein has one of the most amazing stories of any athlete you will ever meet. He performance in the 2006 World Series won him an MVP and made…
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Hunter Gary House in Kansas City
One of the most historically significant mansions in Kansas City is now one of the most expensive homes ever to hit the market in Missouri. It is now listed for $9,350,000. “The Hunter…
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Astronauts from Missouri
Missourians have always had their eyes to the skies. Even the most famous telescope of all time, the Hubble Space Telescope, is named after a Missourian, Edwin Hubble of Marshfield. Some of our…
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Hall Brook Farms
Missouri Mansions Series The Hall Brook Farms mansion east of Joplin is one of the biggest homes in the state of Missouri. It boasts more than 16,000 square feet, but the size is…
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Jones Mansion in Ladue
The massive mansion in Ladue known as the Chateau Deux Sources is one of the biggest homes in the state of Missouri. The residence boasts more than 30,000-square feet of living space on…
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Furminator House
Missouri Mansions Series 1705 N. Woodlawn Avenue, Ladue The town of Ladue in St. Louis County is known as one of the wealthiest towns in the United States. Many of the homes are…
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Current NHL Players from Missouri (2023-24)
Missouri hasn’t had a long history of producing professional hockey players until recently. And now, some of the best in the league are from the Show Me State. Part of the reason for…
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Missouri’s Small Town Mansions
We have all seen images of the massive mansion in Missouri’s largest cities. But there are magnificent homes and estates all across the Show Me State. Here are some of the amazing mansions…
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The “Other” Great St. Louis Bank Robbery
Where is the stolen $847,000? This is a piece of Missouri history that still is not solved. On October 23rd, 1992, nearly $1,000,000 was stolen from a bank in St. Louis. Neither the…
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Current NBA Players From Missouri High Schools
Missouri has produced several talented NBA players over the past few decades. Current players like Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal are some of the best in the league, while coaches like Tyron Lue…
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Why Missouri is the “Cave State”
There are over 7,500 caves within Missouri, according to the Department of Natural Resources, giving us the moniker of “the Cave State.” This number makes Missouri one of the most cave-rich states in…
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Red’s Giant Hamburg
Another Missouri First; The Drive-Thru Restaurant! There are some restaurants in Missouri where you “must” go if you want to consider yourself a well-rounded Missourian (and I mean well-rounded in a couple of…
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Current NFL Players from Missouri (2023-24)
The Show Me State has a long history of producing great NFL talent. Names like Trent Green, Grant Wistrom, Jeremy Maclin, Tony Galbreath, and Andy Russell all grew up right here in Missouri.…
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Most Haunted Places in Missouri
Some people believe in ghosts, others are skeptical. So finding the most haunted places in Missouri can be a difficult task, because believers of the paranormal believe they know where the most haunted…
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The Missouri Trifectas
In honor of the final weekend of the 2023 Major League Baseball season, I present the Missouri Trifectas. There have only been about 100 players who played for both the St. Louis Cardinals…
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Supermodels from Missouri
When it comes to fashion, most people don’t immediately think about the Show Me State. But when you look at Missouri’s history, you soon realize we have an high number of fashion icons…
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Missouri’s Best High Schools for Sports
Here are Missouri’s Best High Schools for Sports in 2023-24, based on data from Niche. The rankings include a number of factors, including: School City Classification 1. CBC – Christian Brothers College High…
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Missouri Towns Under the Lakes
Missouri's lakes are some of the most beautiful in the world. But beneath the calm waters are dozens of Missouri towns under the lakes.
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Gasconade Bridge Train Disaster
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
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:
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
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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Strange Names of Towns in Missouri
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 Hometowns in Missouri
What are the Best Hometowns in Missouri? Here are the three towns that made the national list in 2023.
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The Gascondy Club history
Article by Missouri Historian, Lynn Morrow
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The Mississippi River Monster
It was August 19, 1877 and reports of a “sea serpent” were echoing across the frontier town of St. Louis. This Mississippi River Monster was reportedly spotted in the Mississippi River by several…
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Most Populated Counties in Missouri
Here are the 10 most populated counties in Missouri (along with the next 10 for good measure!) according to the 2022 Census Population Estimates.
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Fastest Growing Cities in Missouri
10 Fastest Growing Cities in Missouri(pop. greater and 7,000) City 2010 2018 Growth Rate
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Biggest Lakes in Missouri
The Biggest Lakes in Missouri (by acreage) There are an estimated 568 lakes across the state of Missouri. Many are small lakes that only a few people know about, while others are massive…
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Oldest Counties in Missouri
Top 10 Oldest Counties in Missouri Top 10 Oldest Counties in Missouri(Note: The Top 5 were the Original 5 Counties in Missouri) County Date New Madrid County 1812 Cape Girardeau County 1812 Saint…
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Airports in Missouri
We are all familiar with the big airports in Missouri, but here is the list of all the airports across the Show Me State.
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Brief History of Springfield
Springfield, Missouri, is a city located in the southwestern part of the state. It is the third-largest city in Missouri and serves as the county seat of Greene County. Here’s a brief overview…
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Brief History of Kansas City
Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri in both population and size. Although the bulk of the metro area, there are significant developments taking place in Kansas as well. The city has…
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Brief History of St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri, has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. Here’s a brief overview of the history of St. Louis. Early History The area where St. Louis is located was inhabited…
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Evergreen Crystal Palace
The Evergreen Crystal Palace is a one-of-a-kind home high on the bluffs overlooking Table Rock Lake not far from Kimberling City. The home is one of the largest in Missouri at over 25,000…
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Brief History of Washington University
Washington University in St. Louis, often referred to as WashU or WUSTL, is a prestigious private research university located in St. Louis. It was founded in 1853 and is consistently ranked among the…
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Mizzou Columns
The Mizzou Columns, also known as the Columns of Academic Hall, are a historic landmark and symbol of the University of Missouri-Columbia (commonly referred to as Mizzou). They are located on the Francis…
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Busch Mansion at Grant’s Farm
Missouri Mansions Series The historic Busch family mansion at Grant’s Farm is located in Grantwood Village, Missouri. The property was originally owned by Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States,…
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Ha Ha Tonka
Ha Ha Tonka is a historic site located near Camdenton, high on a bluff overlooking Lake of the Ozarks. The park is known for its stunning natural landscapes and the ruins of a…
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Biggest Cities in Missouri
The list of biggest cities in Missouri in 2021.
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Brief History of the Lake of the Ozarks
The history of Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks.
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Tallest Skyscrapers in Missouri
Missouri is home to several notable tall structures, including monuments and office buildings. Here are some of the tallest skyscrapers in Missouri: Skyscraper City Height (feet) One Kansas City Place Kansas City 624…
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Missourians in the NBA
Missouri high schools have produced an amazing number of professional athletes, especially in the last few years. There have always been a large number of baseball players from the Show Me State, but…
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Who is a Missourian supposed to root for in NCAA Tournament?
The state of Missouri once again has zero basketball teams in this year’s March Madness, so you may be at a loss for who to root for. If you are a true Missouri…
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Missouri Factoids
Missouri Details and Facts that you may not know. Date of Statehood: August 10, 1821 Capital: Jefferson City Nickname: Show Me State Population: 6,160,281 (2020) Size: 69,720 square miles Oldest City: Ste. Genevieve…
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Largest Colleges and Universities in Missouri
The largest colleges and universities in Missouri based on overall enrollment.
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Tallest Skyscrapers in Missouri
A list of the tallest skyscrapers in the state of Missouri Note: The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is 630 ft tall
