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State Information: MISSOURI
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Missouri Profile
Missouri is called the "Show Me State," because its people have a reputation for believing only what they see. Its name is an Algonquin Indian term meaning "river of the big canoes." Originally home to a number of Indian tribes, the state entered the Union in 1821. Today, more than half the population lives in Missouri's two major cities--Kansas City and St. Louis. The dogwood is the state tree, the bluebird is the state bird and the capital is Jefferson City. ...Read more here: Missouri - The Show Me State
- Capital City:
- Jefferson City
- Nickname:
- Show Me State
- Motto:
- Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto (The Welfare of the People Shall Be the Supreme Law)
- Statehood:
- August 10, 1821 (24th)
- Origin of State's Name:
- Named after Algonquin Indian term meaning "river of the big canoes."
- Largest Cities:
- Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield, Independence, Columbia
- Border States:
- Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee
- Land Area:
- 68,898 sq. mi., 18th largest
- State Bird:
- Bluebird
- State Flower:
- Hawthorn (crataegus)
- State Tree:
- American Dogwood (cornus florida)
- State Song:
- Missouri Waltz
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Cities, Counties, and Zip Codes in Missouri
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Missouri Schools
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Elementary Schools
- Mccoy Elem.
- (816) 418-3650
- 1524 White
- Kansas City, MO 64126
- Holman Elem.
- (314) 428-9695
- 8811 Harold Dr
- St Louis, MO 63134
Middle Schools
- Reeds Spring Middle
- (417) 272-8245
- 21016 Main St
- Reeds Spring, MO 65737
- Lathrop Middle
- (816) 528-7700
- 700 Center
- Lathrop, MO 64465
High Schools
- Herndon Career Ctr.
- (816) 268-7140
- 11501 E 350 Hwy
- Raytown, MO 64138
- Senior High
- (660) 542-1276
- 300 E Ninth St
- Carrollton, MO 64633
Sex Offender Information for Missouri
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In Missouri, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/SOR/SORPage.html. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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