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Missouri History Today

August 14, 1846

by Missouri Life

A meteorite weighing just over five pounds struck near the town of Cape Girardeau.

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.