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Missouri History Today

December 31, 1821

by Missouri Life

Governor McNair signed a bill that designated the site for the City of Jefferson, which was to become the capital city for Missouri.

This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.