Missouri History

Have you ever driven past a barn with a colorful star and wondered why? I always assumed it was merely decorative, but as it turns out, there's also much history and symbolism behind these rural icons.

Missouri is home to over 100 serial killers in its history, but there are five that are infamous for the crimes they committed.

Missouri has some interesting museums to visit, but none like this one in Joplin, Missouri will leave you hungry for cookies.

West of the Mississippi, the site of the beginning of the American Frontier, you will find the only serving restaurant/tavern in Missouri that has been in operation since 1834.

In researching fun facts about Missouri and the more and more I went down the rabbit hole of the Google, I found that Missouri is home to the first known drive-thru in the Nation.

I wonder what it was like back then. I bet life was fine for them, but for me it would be AWFUL.