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Facts about Size - The area of
the State covers 69709 square miles
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The Constitution -
Missouri was the 24th State to be admitted to the Union
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3 Largest Cities in
Missouri - Kansas City, Saint Louis & Springfield
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State Motto - " Salus populi suprema lex esto " the State Motto is translated as "
The Welfare of the People shall be the Supreme Law "
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Facts about the State Nickname - The
Show Me State - The origin of the name is uncertain but is
often attributed to Representative Willard Van Diver meaning
devotion to simple common sense.
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Name of the State
Song is " Missouri Waltz " the words of the song are by
J. R. Shannon and music
composed by John V. Eppel
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Short History of
Missouri - First controlled by the Spanish from 1762 to 1800
until the Louisiana Purchase of
1803. Organized as a territory in 1812
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Origin of the name - Named after Missouri Indian tribe whose name means
"town of the large canoes"
Best Places to Visit in Missouri
Where are the best
places to visit in Missouri? What are the most famous and fun
tourist attractions in Missouri? Visit interesting historical sites
and places in Missouri during your vacation. Have fun travelling
through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Missouri.
The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist
attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Missouri! Best Places to
Visit in Missouri - Tourist attractions
Best Places to
Visit in Missouri - Historical Sites
Facts about
the Names
of the Symbols / Emblems of of Missouri
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the
symbols / Emblems of the State of Missouri:
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Missouri State Animal Symbol - Missouri Mule
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Missouri State Bird Symbol - Bluebird
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Missouri State Flower Symbol - Hawthorn Blossom
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Missouri State Insect Emblem - Honeybee
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Tree - Flowering Dogwood
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