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 One Metropolitan Square St. Louis 593 Town Pavilion Kansas City 591 AT&T Center (909 Chestnut) St. Louis 588 Eagleton Courthouse St. Louis …
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 football and basketball are starting to emerge. Here are some of the NBA superstars that spent their formative years in the Show…
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 basketball junkie, then there are several teams, or at least several players, you can cheer for over the next few weeks. Although…
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 (1735) Most Populous City: Kansas City (508,394) Most Populous County: St. Louis (990,414) Least Populous County: Worth (1,955) Largest County: Texas (1,179…
Largest Colleges and Universities in Missouri
The largest colleges and universities in Missouri based on overall enrollment.
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
Top 10 Biggest Counties in Missouri (by size)
A list of the biggest counties (by size) in the state of Missouri.
Top 10 Counties for Median Income in Missouri
The top counties in Missouri for median income are clustered around our major metro areas.
Missourians in MLB 2019
More than a dozen players from Missouri are currently in Major League Baseball. Here are some of the baseball players from the Show Me State making it big in the Big Leagues of MLB.
Pensmore Mansion
The Castle In the Ozark Mountains Mystery in the Ozarks: Missouri’s Unfinished Goliath This is the story of the Pensmore Mansion, a modern-day fortress and a testament to ambitious (and highly complex) dreams. Key Facts & Controversy: A Near-Demolition Drama: The project’s owner, frustrated by the legal and construction challenges, at one point stated publicly…
Top 10 Least Populated Counties in Missouri
A list of the least populated Missouri counties. Many of these are in northern Missouri, where population has been dwindling.
Oldest Counties in Missouri
The oldest counties in Missouri are generally those that were established when Missouri was still part of the Louisiana Territory before it became a state. In fact, all 13 counties listed below are all older than the state of Missouri itself. Here are the oldest counties in Missouri and their respective years of establishment. (Note: …
10 Most Populated Counties in Missouri
Here are the 10 Most Populated Counties in Missouri from the 2020 Census.
Top 10 Biggest Counties in Missouri
County Size County Seat Largest City Texas County 1,179 sq mi Houston …
Biggest Lakes in Missouri
The Biggest Lakes in Missouri (by acreage) Missouri is home to numerous lakes, both natural and artificial. In fact, there are over 6,000 bodies of water across the state. These range from small ponds to larger reservoirs, including 568 that are classified as lakes. Many of the larger ones are an important part of the…
Largest Colleges in Missouri
1 University of Missouri-Columbia 38,022 2 Saint Louis Community Colleges 34,766 3 Columbia College …
Tallest Skyscrapers in Missouri
Missouri love affair with skyscrapers began with the construction of the Wainwright Building in downtown St. Louis. The 10-story skyscraper was completed in 1891 and towered over the surrounding buildings. It was one of the first true skyscrapers, built during a time when St. Louis was one of the largest cities in America and growing…
Top 10 Counties for Median Income in Missouri
#1 St. Charles $70,331#2 Platte $65,948#3 Cass $60,097#4 Clay $58,559#5 St. Louis County $57,561#6 Jefferson …
Mr. Show Me Basketball winners
The Mr. Show-Me Basketball award is presented annually by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association. The award recognizes the top male high school basketball player in Missouri. The award’s name reflects Missouri’s nickname, the “Show-Me State.” Eligibility Criteria: After nominations are submitted, a committee selects ten finalists. A special committee of assistant college coaches in Missouri…
What’s wrong with Missouri basketball?
Let’s play a game of Sports Jeopardy, shall we? Answers: 1. The Top Freshman NCAA basketball player in the country, likely to be the next #1 pick. 2. One of the top Sophomore NCAA basketball players in the country who was just named SEC player of the week. 3. A top candidate for NCAA Sophomore of…