May 31, 1995
The Missouri mule was named Missouri’s official state animal.
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.
Photo courtesy Missouri State Archives.
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