- Missouri is no exception to this concept, but it does take it to a whole new level. Missouri is the only US state that doesn’t have one single correct pronunciation.
- ORIGIN OF STATE NAME: Probably from the Iliniwek Indian word missouri, meaning "owners of big canoes." NICKNAME: The Show Me State.
- Missouri State University is a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, including the professional doctorate.
- Missouri’s chief executive is the governor who is elected to a 4-year term and is responsible for overseeing many of the state agencies and departments.
- Home to the lovely Ozark Mountains, culturally rich capitals, and deep threads of United States history, Missouri offers a long list of attractions.
- Missouri. Visit the USAGov homepage. ... P.O. Box 720 Jefferson City, MO 65102. Congress members.
- The circular center is surrounded by 24 white stars (the number of states when Missouri entered the Union). Two grizzly bears represent bravery and strength.
- The most populated state in the Plains, Missouri likes to mix things up, serving visitors ample portions of both sophisticated city life and down-home country sights.
- The United States acquired Missouri as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Missouri was admitted as a slave state as part of the Missouri Compromise of 1820.
- Glaciated Plains: The Glaciated Plains of Missouri, characterized by gently rolling hills and fertile soils, dominate the northern part of the state.