Missouri history

Brief History of the Missouri State Penitentiary

The Bloodiest 47 Acres in America The Missouri State PenitentiaryCourtesy of Missouri Pen Tours Although the Missouri State Penitentiary was…

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This Day in Missouri Baseball History: Royals Up to Bat

April 8th, 1969: The Kansas City Royals played their first-ever game. This day marked a significant moment for Kansas City…

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Brief History of Branson

On April 1, 1912 the City of Branson was incorporated in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. It has a…

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Brief History of St. Joseph, Missouri

Much of what we think of as the “Wild West” traces its origins to St. Joseph. When you think of…

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Route 66 History in Missouri

March 15, 1931: Celebrations in Missouri as the final section of Route 66 is paved. Missouri Governor Henry Caulfield addresses…

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History of Lambert’s Cafe

The Original Lambert's CafeCourtesy of Lambert's March 13th, 1942 was the opening day at the "Home of Throwed Rolls." Lambert’s…

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Inventions from Missouri

It's amazing how many things have been invented in Missouri. We are a relatively small state in the middle of…

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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…

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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.…

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Powell Hall History

January 24, 1968: Powell Hall converts from a movie theater to a Symphony Hall. Interior of the hall The St.…

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