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- Lauren Kendrick
- The Show-Me State. The most common moniker that you'll hear for Missouri is the Show-Me State. While this isn't an official nickname, it's one that is used often by Missourians and has also featured on the state's license plate.
- Bullion State. Bullion State is an old-fashioned nickname for Missouri, but one that was used in reference to the state's successful silver mining history.
- Cave State. Tennessee might take the title for the US state with the most caves, but Missouri comes in at a close second. And it has the Cave State nickname to prove it.
- Lead State. While it's not a very common nickname anymore, you might hear Missouri being referred to as the Lead State. Southeast Missouri has been mining lead since before the 1700s.
A visual story of 9 Missouri Nicknames and the Stories Behind Them. Discover the most popular Missouri nicknames in this article.
- Lauren Kendrick
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Jan 24, 2024 · How did Missouri get its nickname? The most popular legend says that Missouri got its nickname, the Show Me State, when Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver made a statement in 1899. He said, “I’m from Missouri, and you have got to show me.”
Nickname: The Show Me State. Statehood: 1821; 24th state. Population (as of July 2016): 6,093,000. Capital: Jefferson City. Biggest City: Kansas City. Abbreviation: MO. State bird: bluebird....
- Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh
The following is a table of U.S. state, federal district and territory nicknames, including officially adopted nicknames and other traditional nicknames for the 50 U.S. states, the U.S. federal district, as well as five U.S. territories.
Jan 15, 2023 · While several others, like Missouri's "Show-Me State," have origins shrouded in mystery — leading to the birth of some fascinating theories. Here, we take a look at the main nickname(s) for each of the 50 U.S. states and explore the story — sometimes historical, sometimes foundational, sometimes mysterious — behind the famed moniker.
Apr 25, 2021 · The tribe’s original Chiwere name was Nyutachi. But as a result of miscommunication among Native Americans and colonizers, over time it came to be known as Missouria. The tribe was the first to...
