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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

    South Pemiscot Elem.
    (573) 695-4781
    611 Beasley Rd
    Steele, MO 63877
    Scott Co. Central Elem.
    (573) 471-3511
    20794 Us Hwy 61
    Sikeston, MO 63801

    Middle Schools

    North Middle
    (417) 625-5270
    102 Gray
    Joplin, MO 64802
    Carthage Jr. High
    (417) 359-7050
    827 E Centennial
    Carthage, MO 64836

    High Schools

    Northeast Vernon Co. R I High
    (417) 465-2221
    216 E Leslie Ave
    Walker, MO 64790
    Farmington Sr. High
    (573) 701-1310
    1 Black Knight Dr
    Farmington, MO 63640

    Sex Offender Information for Missouri

    For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

    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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