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Missouri History Today

The Missouri Botanical Garden is Opened: June 15, 1859

by Missouri Life

Henry Shaw opened his botanical garden to the public on this day.

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.