Missouri
Skyler Miller
Why To Come To Missouri
- St. Louis University is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River
- Was the second territory to gain state hood from the Louisiana Purchase
- Became apart of the union in 1821
- 24th state to join the union
- The hot dog was introduced in the 1904 World Fair in St. Louis
- Iced Tea and the ice cream cone were also introduced at the 1904 World Fair
- Held the 1904 Summer Olympics
- Tied for most bordering states with Tennessee at 8
- The name "Missouri" originates from Native American meaning Big Canoe
- Home of the 1985 World Series Champs
Branson, MO
Home to Silver Dollar City and many shows and shops
Nelson-Atkins Art Museum
Located in Kansas City
Gateway Arch
Located in St. Louis, serves at gateway to the West
Famous State Symbols
State Capitol: Jefferson City
State Bird: Blue BirdState Dance: Charleston
State Animal: Donkey
State Fish: Channel Catfish
Famous Missourians
- Harry S. Truman
- Brad Pitt
- Walt Disney
- J. C. Penny
- Scott Joplin
- George Washington Carver
- Satchel Paige
- John Goodman
- Dick Van Dyke
- Samuel Clemmons aka Mark Twain
Missouri Officials
- Governor: Jay Nixon
- Lt. Governor: Peter Kinder
- Secretary of State: Jason Kander
- State Auditor: Thomas Schwiech
- State Treasure: Clint Zweifel
- Attorney General: Chris Koster