A SERIES ON THE 50 UNITED STATES

Missouri

Travel the USA

Patricia Hamlett
The Shortform
Published in
Jan 29, 2023

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Map of USA

Missouri (MO)

Missouri became a state on August 10, 1821

Capital: Jefferson City

Photo by ontheworldmap.com

Bordering States: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee

Population: 6,154,913

Missouri is known for:

  • The Ozark Mountains
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Gateway Arch in St. Louis — Pixabay

Fun Facts:

State Flower: Hawthorn

Photo by theresagreen.me

State Bird: Blue Bird

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Patricia Hamlett
The Shortform

Formerly retired schoolteacher. I enjoy international travel. I taught school in Cairo, Egypt, for three years, and my goal is to publish a motivational book.