Missouri’s Richest 2025: Billionaires with Local Connections
Several of the richest Americans call Missouri their home.
Missourians in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Yes, there are a lot of Missourians in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened its doors in Cleveland in 1986, the first class consisted of the stars who music historians considered the “best of the best.” In that class was St. Louis native Chuck Berry.…
Why Missouri Has a Bootheel
The Political Deal That Shaped the State’s Southern Border Missouri wasn’t supposed to have a bootheel. It wasn’t planned to be this way and it wasn’t included in the original maps. But a wealthy and influential landowner from the area near Caruthersville named John Hardeman Walker changed the course of Missouri history. But nobody really…
The Mormon Extermination Order in Missouri: A Tragic History
The history of Mormons in Missouri The history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Missouri is more tragic than most people realize. The Mormon Church has a large presence in Missouri today, with tens of thousands of members scattered throughout the state. But at one point in Missouri history, there was…
Secret Missouri Castle Few Know Exists
Kennett’s Castle is high on a bluff with a setting fit for a king. There is a castle high on a high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River about an hour south of St. Louis. It’s called Kennett’s Castle by some, Selma Hall by others. It stands near Festus and was put on the…
Born in Missouri: The Origins of Osteopathic Medicine
In 1874, Osteopathic Medicine was invented in the Show Me State Osteopathic Medicine is one of the fastest growing medical specialties in the world. It used to be viewed as a fringe type of medicine, but is now in high demand. That is due in large part to a man from Missouri. He was an…
Historic Missouri Church For Sale
This landmark dates back a century and was the home of a future pope for a time If you are in the market for a large home — then how about a massive church? The property includes the Immaculate Conception Church and former rectory for $1.8-million. It’s between Compton Heights and Lafayette Square in what…
How Missouri Saved the World’s Wine Industry
California and France have Missouri to thank for their famous wine industries Missouri’s wine industry has an amazing history and is still thriving today. The area in mid-Missouri known as Wine Country attracts tourists from all over the world to experience a place that is truly special. But this industry is not new. In fact,…
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 States—for one day!” Alexandria Gazette, 1849 Long before Harry S Truman became President, Missouri did have another man that could lay claim…
St. Louis’ Most Exclusive Neighborhoods
Missouri Mansions Series Westmoreland and Portland Place are two historic private streets located in St. Louis. These streets are known for their grand mansions and affluent residents. Westmoreland Place: Westmoreland Place is a private street situated in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis. It was developed in the late 19th century as an…
Stunning Estate on the Bluffs in Missouri
Missouri Mansions Series The Nims Mansion is located along the bluffs of the Mississippi River in Oakville. It was designed in 1929 by the prominent St. Louis architectural firm Maritz & Young. Thie mansion exemplifies the Tudor Revival style, featuring local stone sourced from a nearby quarry. It also has a multi-colored slate tile roof,…
Imperial Estate along the Mississippi River
Missouri Mansions Series 525 Ticino Drive is a historic estate situated on approximately 121 acres overlooking the Mississippi River near Imperial. The mansion was originally built in 1915 and expanded in 1975 to more than 13,000 square feet. The estate is about 30 miles south of St. Louis and has been used as a private…
Things That Happened First in Missouri
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 of the Mississippi River. It may sound basic, but many firsts in Missouri happened because there was not much else west of…
Missouri’s Riverside Mansions
Missouri Mansions Series The state of Missouri and our rivers have a history that are inseparable. The waterways have been a valuable resource, but also a destructive neighbor. And the views from the bluffs are some of the most beautiful in the country. So when Missourians decide to build their homes on these hills, they…
7 Reasons Why We Can’t Support The Chiefs When They Move
The Kansas City Chiefs are free to do what they want. But they should understand there are consequences. My father used to tell me, “you can do whatever you want. But just know that there are consequences for whatever happens.” That is exactly what I was thinking when the owners of the Chiefs announced a…
Former Pro Teams from Missouri
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.
US Fidelis Mansion: The Third Largest Home in Missouri
The US Fidelis Mansion is a 40,000 square foot European-inspired home outside of St. Louis. It sits on nearly 7 acres of lakefront property in Lake St. Louis. When you see it from the ground, the mansion is truly impressive. When you see it from above, you realize how amazing this home truly is. It…
Kansas City Chiefs History
The Chiefs weren’t always in Missouri, but their legacy certainly is The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the National Football League’s most storied franchises. Their roots predate the NFL–AFL merger and a legacy defined by continued success across multiple eras. The team announced a relocation to Kansas in 2025. The big question now is…
History of Ozark Air Lines
Jet service history is made in 1945 as Ozark Air Lines begins service. The first scheduled flights for Ozarks Air Lines shuttled passengers between Springfield and St. Louis with the goal of connecting under-served communities in the Ozarks with air travel. The history of Ozark Air Lines is an aviation story that is very special…
The Most Bizarre Castle in Missouri
Missouri Mansions Series: Stuart Castle near Eureka is amazing. But it’s also amazingly unusual. I had the chance to tour Stuart Castle on the bluffs overlooking Eureka several years ago. I quickly realized that there was nothing I could show or say on TV that would do it justice. When I did the story around…
La Charrette Mansion
Missouri Mansions Series St. Albans is one of the most beautiful communities in the state. It is perched on the bluffs and valleys in Franklin County right along the Missouri River. The village has a golf course, country club, country store, an inn and some great restaurants. And Wings Road may be the most beautiful…
Former Missouri Anchor Wins Survivor
Former KSDK Anchor defeated the field to win Survivor and $1,000,000 Savannah Louie has won it all. The former reporter and anchor at KSDK in St. Louis outlasted all the competitors on Survivor in 2025 to win the competition. There have been at least 9 contestants with Missouri ties including
Brief History of the Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was a landmark agreement reached in 1820 in the United States Congress that attempted to resolve the issue of slavery expansion into new territories. It was primarily concerned with the admission of Missouri into the Union as a slave state and Maine as a free state, maintaining the balance between slave and…
Last Chance for Christmas: Personalized Missouri Christmas Gifts – 20% Off!
Need a Unique Gift for the Missouri Lover in Your Life? You can get a boring gift from the store, or get a Missourian something just for them. I have your personalized Missouri Christmas gifts right here. All you have to do if let me know how you want them signed! Buy any 2 books…
Missouri’s Railroad Museums
Missouri has a rich railroading history. In fact, there are several railroad museums across the state that showcase that history.
Cole Hamels Mansion
Missouri Mansions Series A massive mansion that was built by former MLB star Cole Hamels and his then-wife Heidi Strobel is now on the market for $14.5 million. The home sits high on a bluff overlooking Table Rock Lake not far from Branson. Hamels and his family originally donated the home to Camp Barnabas. Barnabas…
The Missouri Governor Who Committed Suicide
A mental health breakdown led to the death of the young Missouri Governor Missouri Governor Thomas Reynolds was a rising star in the world of politics in the mid-1800s. He already had a distinguished career in law and politics before he became governor. But struggles with mental health took their toll as he committed suicide…
How Missouri Became More Than a Square
The Platte Purchase was so much bigger than it appears Missouri was supposed to be pretty much a square. But the bootheel and the Platte Purchase gave us the unusual shape we know today. It’s Hip To Be Square When our Founding Fathers started plotting out boundaries for states west of the Mississippi River, they…
Missouri Towns That Changed Their Names
Several Towns Across Missouri Decided that Change Is Good The one thing that is constant – is change. Over the course of Missouri’s 200-plus years, several towns have changed their names. It happens for a number of reasons such as: Here are some of the towns in Missouri that have changed names over the years.…
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 Coburn was perhaps the most famous face in America during World War I, yet few people know the name. He portrayed “Uncle…
Missouri’s Historic Resorts and Hotels
Long before Lake of the Ozarks and Branson, this is where Missourians went on vacation There are dozens of historic resorts and hotels across Missouri that are a part of our legacy. Some of them still exist today. For many of us that grew up in Missouri, family vacations meant a trip to Lake of…
Missouri’s Famous Inventions
Thousands of patents have come from Missourians, but these are some of the most famous It’s amazing how many things have been invented in Missouri. We are a relatively small state in the middle of the country with a population that also lies in about the middle. But the number of inventions that have come…
History of Lambert’s Cafe
The small Missouri restaurant that became a tourist attraction March 13th, 1942 was the opening day at the “Home of Throwed Rolls.” Lambert’s Cafe opened in Sikeston as a small cafe in southeast Missouri but expanded over the years to be more than just a restaurant. It is now a destination. Earl and Agnes Lambert…
Top 10 Biggest Cities in Missouri
Biggest Cities in Missouri by population (2024 census estimate vs 2000 census): Here are the top 10 Biggest Cities in Missouri from the most recent census numbers in 2024. As you can see, Kansas City continues to climb while St. Louis continues to shrink. Blue Springs is the fastest growing city in Missouri right now,…
Missouri’s Most Interesting Man: Henry Smith Pritchett
April 16, 1857: One of the nation’s “smartest and most interesting people” was born on a farm near Fayette. Henry Smith Pritchett is one of the most interesting people ever to come from Missouri. Pritchett was a brilliant world traveler and a true Renaissance man. He spent his lifetime on a quest for knowledge and…
Missouri License Plate history
Missouri has a long and storied history with motor vehicles. From Route 66 cutting through the Show Me State to the old Corvette plant in north St. Louis to the massive auto plants in Kansas City, we have always had a love affair with our cars. In fact, our history with autos goes so far…
The Missourian Who Was The Largest Landowner in America in 1900
Missourian John Sliker Bilby was the Land King John Sliker Bilby, Missouri’s Land Baron John Sliker Bilby was the real-life version of the John Dutton from the show Yellowstone – only bigger. Bilby was reportedly the largest landowner in America around 1900 with an estimated 1,000,000 acres spread across 15 states in the late 1800s…
Missouri’s Tower Rock Emerges
A “Once In A Lifetime” Experience, Four Years In A Row Tower Rock is one of Missouri’s most intriguing natural landmarks — steeped in history, legend, and dramatic scenery. And it is attracting tourists once again to Perry County. The rock in the middle of the Mississippi River is normally surrounded by water, jutting 60…
Missouri’s Most Famous Business Leaders
Some of the Biggest Names in Business are also Missouri Names Missouri has produced an unusually high number of business legends, and it isn’t a coincidence. The state’s mix of geography, culture, and economic history has created a unique environment. This is where big ideas and bold risk-takers tend to thrive. The Business Legends: Why…
Missouri’s Most Famous Doctors
The Intriguing Reasons Why Missouri Is A Leader in Medicine In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the state became an unlikely cradle of medical innovation. The state produced pioneers whose ideas, practices, and discoveries helped shape American healthcare. Many of them worked out of Missouri’s frontier conditions—where necessity, experimentation, and a blend of scientific…
Dewey Defeats Truman… The Full Missouri Story
November 2nd, 1948: Missourian Harry S Truman defeats Thomas E. Dewey for the U.S. presidency. We have all seen the iconic image of Harry S Truman holding up the Chicago Tribune newspaper with the erroneous headline. But do you know the Missouri history surrounding the days leading up to the iconic image of Truman holding…
The 100 Year History of Country Club Plaza Christmas Lights
Back in 1925, a string of lights at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City was lit. That small event paved the way for a tradition that continues today. The Country Club Plaza Christmas Lights are just different. In fact, the Plaza in Kansas City is one of the most magical places in the entire state.…
Primatara Mansion
Missouri’s Palatial Landmark Located just north of Springfield, the Primatara Mansion is more than just a home—it is a massive 188-acre estate that blends Federal-style elegance with industrial-scale luxury. Owned by Robert Low, founder of Prime Trucking, the property serves as both a private residence and a world-class thoroughbred horse farm. By the Numbers The…
Walt Disney Chooses Orlando over Missouri
November 22nd, 1963: The United States in in shock as President John F. Kennedy is shot and killed in Dallas. That was also the day that Walt Disney flew over a vacant piece of land southwest of Orlando and proclaimed, “That’s It.” That day may have also been the day that St. Louis lost an…
Gascondy: The Missouri Resort That Disappeared
The village known as Gascondy used to attract wealthy Missourians to a bluff near Belle. The historic town is now extinct.
The Best Bowler of All Time
The Day Missourian Don Carter Became A Legend It was March 12th, 1958 and the air in St. Louis was a crisp 40 degrees. Bowler Don Carter and his teammates went to a bowling alley in St. Louis and made history. He was already a legend, but he was about to become known as the…
Driving the “Genius Highway”
The Amazing History of Highway 36 in Northern Missouri It’s called the “Genius Highway” — and for good reason. Highway 36 across the northern part of Missouri is one of many great road trips across the state of Missouri to see our legendary people and places. The highway goes from Hannibal on the east to…