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

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

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Tuscan Mansion Hidden in the Heart of St. Albans

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

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

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

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First Town in Missouri With Electricity

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

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Missouri’s Famous NASCAR Drivers

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

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The Biggest Cities in Missouri 125 Years Ago

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

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Best Places to Live in Missouri

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

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The History of Soulard Mardi Gras

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

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Brief History of Soulard

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

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Vehicles Made in Missouri: Past & Present

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

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

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

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Coldest Days in Missouri History

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

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

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

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Imperial Estate on the Missouri Bluffs

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

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11 Oldest Settlements in Missouri Every History Buff Needs to See

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…

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

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

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First Missouri Million Dollar Masterpiece

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

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Missouri’s Borrowed City Names

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

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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…

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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…

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The Mormon Extermination Order in Missouri: A Tragic History

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

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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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Missouri’s Riverside Mansions

Missouri Mansions Series The state of Missouri and our rivers have a history that are inseparable. The waterways have been…

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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…

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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…

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Kansas City Chiefs History

The Chiefs weren't always in Missouri, but their legacy certainly is St. Louis Rams vs. Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas…

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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…

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Missouri’s Railroad Museums

Missouri has a rich railroading history. In fact, there are several railroad museums across the state that showcase that history.

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The Missouri Governor Who Committed Suicide

A mental health breakdown led to the death of the young Missouri Governor Governor Thomas Reynolds Missouri Governor Thomas Reynolds…

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How Missouri Became More Than a Square

The Platte Purchase was so much bigger than it appears Map of Missouri Prior to Platte Purchase Missouri was supposed…

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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…

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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…

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Top 10 Biggest Cities in Missouri

Downtown Kansas City Biggest Cities in Missouri  by population (2024 census estimate vs 2000 census):   Here are the top 10…

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Missouri License Plate history

Last St. Louis Corvette. July 31, 1981 Missouri has a long and storied history with motor vehicles. From Route 66…

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The Missourian Who Was The Largest Landowner in America in 1900

Missourian John Sliker Bilby was the Land King Land Baron John Sliker Bilby John Sliker Bilby, Missouri's Land Baron John…

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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…

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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…

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Eden Resort: Paradise Lost Along Route 66

Why the "Most Beautiful Resort in the Ozarks" Disappeared Eden Resort One of the most scenic stretches of historic Route…

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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…

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Primatara Mansion

Missouri Mansions Series Aerial View of Primatara MansionPhoto Courtesy of Markus Israelius The "Primatara Mansion" is a massive home north…

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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…

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Driving the “Genius Highway”

The Amazing History of Highway 36 in Northern Missouri The Genius Highway Across MissouriCourtesy of Visit Missouri It's called the…

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Missouri’s Most Unusual Homes

Missouri Mansions Series There are some homes in Missouri that you truly have to see to believe. Yes, it's just…

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Best Places For High School Football in Missouri

Friday Night Lights in Show Me State are special. These are the best places for High School Football in Missouri

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Vouziers Estate: A Glimpse into Missouri’s Gilded Age

Missouri Mansions Series The Historic Vouziers Mansion and EstateCourtesy of Justin Barr - STL From Above "If The Great Gatsby…

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Carter Mansion in Carthage

Missouri Mansions Series The Carter Mansion in Carthage is a striking Victorian‑style estate built between 1893 and 1896 by Dr.…

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Historic Mansions in Missouri

People are often surprised at the number of historic mansions in Missouri. These massive estates rival mansions anywhere in America.…

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