Missouri
( The Show-Me State )
Its name is an Algonquin Indian term meaning "river of the big canoes." Missouri was organized as a territory in 1812 and was admitted to the Union as the 24th state in 1821. Missouri is called the "Show-Me State," because its people have a reputation for believing only what they see. Its location and its two great rivers have made the state a transportation hub. The mighty Mississippi River forms Missouri's eastern border. The wide Missouri River winds across the state from west to east. A wealth of food, manufactured products and raw materials is shipped on these waterways, the nation's two longest rivers. Missouri has abundant wildlife, rugged hills, rushing streams and peaceful woodlands to delight hunters, hikers and photographers. The writer Samuel Clemens, known as Mark Twain, was a son of Missouri; museums in Hannibal, his home town, celebrate his works.
Some of the famous celebrities that were born in Missouri include:
Betty Grable,
Charlie Parker,
Dick Van Dyke,
Don Johnson,
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The Flag of Missouri
Entered the Union in 1821 as the 24th State; flag adopted in 1913. On a background of the national colors appear the Missouri arms framed by stars indicating its order of Statehood.
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 Largest Cities in the State
(2000) Kansas City, 441,545; St. Louis, 348,189; Springfield, 151,580; Independence, 113,288; Columbia, 84,531; St. Joseph, 73,990; Lee's Summit, 70,700; St. Charles, 60,321; St. Peter's, 51,381; Florissant, 50,497
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Business and Trade in Missouri
Agriculture: Cattle, soybeans, hogs, dairy products, corn, poultry and eggs.
Industries: Transportation equipment, food processing, chemical products, electric equipment, fabricated metal products.
State Symbols and Emblems
- Bird: Bluebird
- Flower: Hawthorn (crataegus)
- Tree: American Dogwood (cornus florida)
- Song(s): Missouri Waltz
- Motto: Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto (The Welfare of the People Shall Be the Supreme Law)
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Capital: Jefferson City
Local Weather
Statehood: 1821-08-10
Population:
5,595,211 (81.2 mi2)
Geographic Area (mi2)
Total 69,704.31
Water 818.39
Land 68,885.93
Rank 18th Largest
State Education:
Pub & Prv Schools
College & University
Libraries
Border States: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee
Health Information:
Illicit Drug Use
Youth Risk Survey
Housing: In Missouri, there are 2,442,017 housing units, averaging to 35.5 per sq mile.
 Related Magazines:
St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles
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