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1. www.britannica.com › place › Missouri-stateMissouri | Capital, Map, Population, History, & Facts ...

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   2 days ago · Missouri is a constituent state of the U.S. It is bordered by Iowa to the north; Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee to the east; Arkansas to the south; and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. The state’s major cities are Kansas City in the west and St. Louis in the east. Its capital is Jefferson City.

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     Jefferson City, capital of Missouri, U.S., and seat of Cole...

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     Missouri - Humid, Temperate, Subtropical: Missouri is...

   • Missouri Summary

     The U.S. gained control of the region in 1803 as part of the...

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     Missouri - Native American, French, US: Before the European...

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     Missouri - Plains, Rivers, Valleys: Missouri’s regions...

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     Osage River, river rising as the Marais des Cygnes (French:...

2. www.britannica.com › place › Saint-Louis-MissouriSt. Louis | Gateway to the West & Home of the Blues

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   4 days ago · History. The area was originally inhabited by mound builders of the Mississippian culture. The French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet passed by during their exploration of the Mississippi in 1673. In 1764 Pierre Laclède Liguest of New Orleans founded a fur-trading post on the site, which at the time was located in Spanish territory.

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   Why did Missouri get its name?

   • Missouri was the name of a group of indigenous people who lived in the area at the time of European settlement; the French named the river after the native community, and the river, in turn, gave its name to the state.

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   What is Missouri known for?

   • The Midwest. The part of Missouri that lies north of the Missouri River was once glaciated. In this area the land is characterized by gently rolling hills, fertile plains, and well-watered prairie country. South of the Missouri, a large portion of the state lies in the Ozark Mountains.

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   Is Missouri a state?

   • Missouri, constituent state of the United States of America. To the north lies Iowa; across the Mississippi River to the east, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee; to the south, Arkansas; and to the west, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. With the exception of Tennessee, Missouri has more neighbouring states than any other U.S. state.

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   How did St Louis get its name?

   • It was laid out by Auguste Chouteau and named for the canonized king Louis IX of France. St. Louis was later retroceded (1800) to France and, following the Louisiana Purchase (1803), became part of the United States. In 1804 the Lewis and Clark Expedition departed from St. Louis on its great exploratory journey to the Pacific Northwest.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StSt. Louis County, Missouri - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · It is bounded by the City of St. Louis and the Mississippi River to the east, the Missouri River to the north, and the Meramec River to the south. At the 2020 census, the total population was 1,004,125, [1] making it the most populous county in Missouri. Its county seat is Clayton. [2]

5. www.randymajors.org › township-range-on-googleMissouri Section Township Range – shown on Google Maps

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   4 days ago · Listing of all U.S. County Maps showing Section Township and Range. Last updated: May 18, 2024. View Missouri Township and Range on Google Maps with this interactive Section Township Range finder. Search by address, place, land parcel description or GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude)

6. www.kansascity.com › news › stateWhy are armadillos more frequent in Missouri? What to know ...

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   5 days ago · Missourians are finding more armadillos in the Show Me State, from Kansas City to the Ozarks, and across the rest of Missouri. Learn about armadillos in Missouri from the Missouri Department of...

7. www.columbiatribune.com › story › sportsWho is Laurin Krings? Stats and more on Missouri softball ...

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   4 days ago · Innings Pitched: 587 ⅓. Here's what to know of Missouri softball's pitching ace Laurin Krings as she helps lead the Tigers into the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament:

8. www.si.com › college › missouriMissouri Softball Drops Opening Game of Super Regionals to Duke

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   5 days ago · Missouri Softball Drops Opening Game of Super Regionals to Duke. The Tigers now have to win two consecutive games if they want to punch a ticket to the Women's College World Series. Quentin ...