Happy National Missouri Day – 2025

Happy Missouri Day!

Today is National Missouri Day for 2025. . .

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Which State is MO:
The Beginning Years: It is believed that the ancient Missouri history features Indigenous peoples who lived in the area over 5,000 years ago. This includes the Mississippian culture, known for large cities and earthwork mounds, which declined by 1400 B.C.. The Oneota people, living in longhouses near the Mississippi River, were ancestors of several groups. The Osage, Missouri, and Illini tribes farmed and hunted while living in earthen lodges. European settlers, mainly French Canadians, arrived, with St. Louis founded in 1764.

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Vintage 19th-Century Map of Missouri courtesy of Openverse

More History: The state of Missouri became a U.S. state in 1821. The French set up small settlements, founding Ste. Genevieve in 1735 and St. Louis in 1764. In 1803, the U. S. bought Missouri from France during the Louisiana Purchase. Missouri is referred to by this nickname because it served as a vital starting point for those settling and exploring the western territories in the 19^th century. Missouri became a slave state in 1820 through the Missouri Compromise, which also made Maine a free state. During the Civil War, Missouri, a border state, stayed in the Union while many wanted secession, and it later abolished slavery. In the mid-1800’s, it was called the “Gateway to the West” for settlers. Post-Civil War, Kansas City and St. Louis grew as industrial centers. Annie White Baxter became Missouri’s first woman in elected office and the first female county clerk in the U. S. The Wainwright Building in St. Louis was one of the first skyscrapers, and station KSD started broadcasting in 1947.

Video: Courtesy of Kurt Boehme: @78varvare on YouTube – Glenn Miller and his Orchestra – Missouri Waltz (Modern)

Climate of Missouri: Missouri has a climate is known for its continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. In summer, temperatures reach 87 to 90°F in July and August, with the northern areas experiencing 90°F or higher for 40 to 50 days and the southern areas for 50 to 60 days. Winter temperatures average in the mid-20’s°F, with the northern half and the Ozarks having 100 to 110 days of below freezing. Precipitation varies from around 35 inches in the north to nearly 50 inches in the southeast, mainly falling between April and June. Missouri sees about 25 tornadoes a year and is on the edge of “Tornado Alley.” Climate change has increased rainfall during heavy storms by 35% and stream flow during floods by over 20%. The climate is affected by air from the Arctic, the Gulf of Mexico, and dry air from the southwest, with the flat landscape leading to extreme temperatures. Missouri has 210 sunny days, and approximately 58% of days being sunny.

Video: Courtesy of World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest @worldchampionshipold-timep6274 on YouTube – John Remmers performing The Missouri Waltz – John Eppel & Fredrick Knight Logan (1914)

More About Missouri: Throughout the years, Missouri is recognized for its iconic Gateway Arch, symbolizing the gateway to the West. The state has a rich musical heritage, encompassing genres such as blues, jazz, and classical, with notable figures like Scott Joplin and Walter Elias Disney contributing to its legacy. Additionally, Missouri is the birthplace of Harry S. Truman, the 33^rd President of the United States, who was born in Lamar. Truman served as Vice President until the passing of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945 and played a significant role in the post-World War II reconstruction of Europe and America. Furthermore, Missouri is the birthplace of George Washington Carver, who, despite being born into slavery near Diamond, became one of the nation’s most esteemed scientists, renowned for his advancements in agricultural practices. The state is also referred to as “the cave state,” boasting over 6,100 known caves, with guided tours available at 23 of them. Missouri has earned the titles of being one of four Ozark Cavern states. The Ozark Mountains are a source of many traditional songs, some of which trace their origins to English or Scottish roots. Additionally, Missouri is celebrated for its Italian cuisine and wine.

The Great Location of Missouri: The state of Missouri spans 300 miles in length and 240 miles in width, and an average of 300 feet in elevation. It is bordered by Iowa on the north, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee on the east, Arkansas on the south, and Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska on the west.

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Greetings from Missouri – Large Letter Postcard (4453926862) courtesy of Openverse

Missouri’s Statehood Facts:

Date: 08/10/1821
Capital: Jefferson City
Population: 6,245,466 (2024)
Size: Land area of 68,886 square miles; Total area of 69,715 square miles
Nickname: The “Show Me State”, “Mother of the West”, and the “Cave State”
State Motto: Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto or “The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law”
Tree: Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida)
Flower: White Hawthorn Blossom (Crataegus Punctata)
Bird: Eastern Bluebird (Sialia Sialis)

The History:

Missouri Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & Missouri Flag
State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫	Admission	Capital	Flag Image
24^th State. Missouri Territory (partial) “Missouri Waltz” by Glenn Miller (Modern), “Missouri Waltz” melody: John V. Eppel, arranged: Frederic K. Logan (Original)	08/10/1821	Jefferson City

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Some Great Missouri Sites: Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in Missouri:

Sight & Sound Theatres, 1001 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616
Silver Dollar City, 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616
National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108
City Museum, 750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103
The Gateway Arch, MS147 One Metropolitan Square 211 North Broadway, Suite 700. St. Louis, MO 63102
St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110
Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
TITANIC Museum Attraction, 3235 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Fantastic Caverns, 4872 N Farm Rd 125, Springfield, MO 65803
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, 2038 State Hwy 86, Lampe, MO 65681
Ozark Caverns, Ozark Caverns Rd, Linn Creek, MO 65052

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Memorable Missouri Events: Here is a list of some events that happened in Missouri:

500 to 1500: The Mississippian people build large earthen mounds throughout Missouri.
1673: French explorers Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet enter Missouri.
1682: Robert de La Salle claims the Louisiana Territory for France.
1724: Fort Orleans is constructed.
1764: The city of St. Louis is established.
1803: The United States buys Missouri as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
1804: Lewis and Clark leave St. Louis following the Missouri River on their trip to the Pacific Ocean.
1812: The Missouri Territory is established.
1821: Missouri is admitted to the Union as the 24^th state.
1821: The Santa Fe Trail opens from Missouri to New Mexico.
1826: Jefferson City becomes the state capital.
1840’s: Thousands of settlers take the Oregon Trail from Missouri to the west coast.
1857: The Supreme Court makes the Dred Scott Decision against Missouri slave Dred Scott.
1865: Slavery is abolished in the state prior to the end of the Civil War.
1905: The world’s first gas station is built in St. Louis.
1945: Harry S. Truman becomes President of the United States.
1965: Construction on the Gateway Arch in St. Louis is completed.

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