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The Missouri river, from which the state derives its name, was named for an Algonquian Indian word that means "river of the big canoes."
The historic Bear Flag was raised at Sonoma on June 14, 1846, by a group of American settlers in revolt against Mexican rule. The flag was designed by William Todd on a piece of new unbleached cotton. The star imitated the lone star of Texas. A grizzly bear represented the many bears seen in the state. The word, "California Republic" was placed beneath the star and bear. It was adopted by the 1911 State Legislature as the State Flag.
10 Largest cities in Missouri (2003): Kansas City, 442,768; St. Louis, 332,223; Springfield, 150,867; Independence, 112,079; Columbia, 88,534; Lee's Summit, 77,052; St. Joseph, 72,663; O'Fallon, 63,677; St. Charles, 61,253; St. Peter's, 53,397
Number of counties in Missouri : 114, plus 1 independent city
Largest county in Missouri by population: St. Louis, 1,009,235 (2004)
Largest county in Missouri by area: Texas, 1,179 sq mi.
Missouri State Parks: 81 (1.5 million ac.); plus Consevation Areas: leased, 315 (197, 661 ac.); owned, 775 (770,574 ac.)
Missouri Land Area: 69,704 sq mi. (180,533 sq km) (21st)
Missouri Geographic Center: In Madera Co., 38 mi. E of Madera
Missouri Population: (2004 est) 5,754,618 (#16)
Hernando de Soto visited the Missouri area in 1541. France's claim to the entire region was based on Sieur de la Salle's travels in 1682. French fur traders established Ste. Genevieve in 1735, and St. Louis was first settled in 1764.
The U.S. gained Missouri from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and the territory was admitted as a state following the Missouri Compromise of 1820. Throughout the pre?Civil War period and during the war, Missourians were sharply divided in their opinions about slavery and in their allegiances, supplying both Union and Confederate forces with troops. However, the state itself remained in the Union.
Historically, Missouri played a leading role as a gateway to the West, St. Joseph being the eastern starting point of the Pony Express, while the much-traveled Santa Fe and Oregon trails began in Independence.
Missouri's economy is highly diversified. Service industries provide
more income and jobs than any other segment, and include a growing
tourism and travel sector. Wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing,
and agriculture also play significant roles in the state's economy.
Missouri Agriculture: Grain, sorghum, hay, corn, soybeans, rice, cattle and calves, hogs, and turkeys and broilers. A vibrant wine industry also contributes to the economy..
Missouri Industry: Transportation equipment (including automobile manufacturing and auto parts), beer and beverages, and defense and aerospace technology. Food processing is the state's fastest-growing industry. Missouri mines produce 90% of the nation's principal (non-recycled) lead supply. Other natural resources include iron ore, zinc, barite, limestone, and timber.
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