Everything You Need To Know About Missouri
Missouri
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto (“Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law”)
State Capital: Jefferson City
State Population: 6.2 million (as of 2024)
Nickname: The Show-Me State
Abbreviation: MO
Region: Midwest
Year of Statehood: August 10, 1821 (24th state)
States That Share a Border:
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Arkansas
- Kansas
- Oklahoma
- Tennessee
- Nebraska
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Eastern Bluebird
Flower: Hawthorn
Tree: Flowering Dogwood
Flag: Missouri Flag
Animal: Missouri Mule
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Mammoth Cave National Park – The world’s longest known cave system.
Churchill Downs – Home of the Kentucky Derby, America’s most famous horse race.
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill – Historic restored Shaker community with buildings and farms.
Red River Gorge – Natural sandstone arches and rock formations, popular for hiking and climbing.
- Cumberland Falls – Famous for producing a rare moonbow (lunar rainbow) during full moon nights.
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Burgoo – Hearty stew made with meat, vegetables, and spices, often cooked for gatherings.
Kentucky Hot Brown – Open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon and Mornay sauce.
Bourbon Balls – Sweet chocolate and bourbon confections, often served around holidays.
Derby Pie – Chocolate and walnut tart, traditionally made during Kentucky Derby season.
Fried Catfish – Breaded and fried, popular in southern Kentucky.
Missouri Maps
Rivers Map
Missouri Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
5 INTERESTING FACTS:
Missouri is nicknamed the “Show Me State” because its residents are known for wanting proof before believing something.
Missouri has over 6,000 caves, giving it the nickname “The Cave State.”
Many pioneers traveling west in the 1800s began their journeys from Missouri.
The Missouri River, the longest river in the United States, flows through the state.
Ice cream cones became popular after being introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis.
Here’s a video about the state of Missouri by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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