USA History
Missouri
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: August 10, 1821
Capital: Jefferson City
Known as: Show Me State
Motto: The Welfare of the People Shall Be the Supreme Law
Bird: Eastern Bluebird
Flower: Hawthorn Blossom
Mineral: Galena (lead)
Stone: Mozarkite
Song: "Missouri Waltz"
Tree: Flowering dogwood
Area: 69,709 Square miles
Number of Counties: 114
Highest point: 1,772 feet (Taum Sauk Mountain)
Lowest point: 230 feet (St. Francis River)